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.

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Local News

The Hernando Sun Published September 09

Schumacher 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 09

Eagles 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 80 minutes ago

Heart of a Servant

By Scott Kortright I was in middle school on September 11th, 2001. At the time, I didn’t realize how significant that event was or the impact it would have on […]

The Hernando Sun Published 83 minutes ago

Then and Now – The Ripple Effect of 9/11

By Sharon Printz I contacted friends and family to remember and share their reactions to the vicious attack of 9/11. Americans were angry and hurt to be the object of […]

The Hernando Sun Published 4 hours ago

What We Remember, What They Remember

As I was returning my mother to her ACLF and was (again) just off of Veterans Avenue, I went by the Fire Station, Engine Company #10, and mentioned to my […]

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