Hernando County
- Population
- 207,018
- Area
- 472.97 sq mi (1,224.98 km²), 242.44 sq mi water
- Median age
- 47.7
- Households
- 82,475
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $66,058
- Median house value
- $276,000
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Hernando County, on Florida's west-central coast, is a place where history, nature, and community life blend together. Clocking in at over 589 square miles, the county boasts a rich past that stretches back to the Seminole people. Hernando County's landscape is a tapestry of lush forests, sparkling lakes, and a beautiful coastline teeming with marine life. The county seat is Brooksville, but the largest community is Spring Hill. As of 2020, Hernando County has a population of over 194,500.
Cities & Towns in Hernando County
Local News
The Hernando Sun
Published September 09Schumacher and Hornets Outlast Leopards In Five
WEEKI WACHEE – The Weeki Wachee Hornets (6-1) prevailed over the Hernando Leopards (5-1) in a back-and-forth battle to five sets at the Hornets Nest on Tuesday night. The Purple […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 09Eagles sweep Bears to break skid
BROOKSVILLE – After a tough start to the season, the Springstead volleyball team got just what it needed on Tuesday night. The Eagles, riding a six-match losing streak, swept past […]
The Hernando Sun
Published 1 hour agoHeading Back Into the Smoke
The television in William Parks’ Pentagon office was tuned to the unfolding tragedy in New York, its signal held together by a coat hanger. Parks and his colleagues watched in […]
The Hernando Sun
Published 3 hours agoThe Man Who Was Assassinated so 9/11 Could Happen
Two days before 9/11, a man was assassinated by Tunisian Arab documentary filmmakers who were secretly aligned with al-Qaeda. The filmmakers had waited over a month to meet with Ahmad […]
The Hernando Sun
Published 11 hours agoLightning strike sets fire to apartments
An apartment complex at 432 Coast Drive in Brooksville caught fire after a lightning strike early Wednesday evening. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a lightning strike […]
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