Hernando County, Florida

Hernando County: County in Florida, United States of America

About

Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 172,778 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 198,792 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brooksville. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.

Hernando County locator map
Location of Hernando County on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Hernando County

Population : 198,792 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
Area : 1526 km2
Water as percent of area : 19.8%
Land as percent of area : 80.2%
Named for : Hernando de Soto
Altitude : 102 feet / 31 meters
Capital : Brooksville
Establishment : February 02, 1843
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 19:39:49 (9th November 2024)
Density : 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.09% (2010-2020)
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Hernando Cty Crths Brooksville03
Hernando Cty Crths Brooksville03 image
Hernando Cty Crths Brooksville03 image

Geography

Hernando County is located at 28°33'22"N 82°28'7"W (28.5561700, -82.4684900). It has 3 neighbors: Citrus County, Pasco County and Sumter County.

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The largest city of Hernando County is Brooksville with a population of 8,824. Other cities include and Weeki Wachee population 11. See all Hernando County cities & populated places.

Hernando County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hernando County.

City Name Population Title
Spring Hill 98,621 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Brooksville 8,824 County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States
Timber Pines 5,386 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Ridge Manor 4,513 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Brookridge 4,420 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
South Brooksville 4,007 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
North Brooksville 3,544 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Hernando Beach 2,299 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Hill 'n Dale 1,934 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Weeki Wachee Gardens 1,146 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Masaryktown 1,040 Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Weeki Wachee 11 Human settlement in Hernando County, Florida, United States of America

Hernando County has 3 neighbours.

  • Brooksville

Demographics

The population of Hernando County increased by 13.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 172,778 - census
2011 172,847 0.04% estimation process
2012 172,718 -0.07% estimation process
2013 173,639 0.53% estimation process
2014 175,298 0.95% estimation process
2015 177,900 1.46% estimation process
2016 182,459 2.5% estimation process
2017 186,704 2.27% estimation process
2018 190,582 2.03% estimation process
2019 193,920 1.72% estimation process
2020 198,792 2.45% estimation process

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People born in Hernando County (1)

American politician Stephen M. Sparkman was born in Hernando County

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