Hernando County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hernando County increased by 81,400. In this period, the peak population was 212,807 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 131,407 | - | - |
| 2001 | 134,181 | 2,774 | 2.11% |
| 2002 | 137,896 | 3,715 | 2.77% |
| 2003 | 142,774 | 4,878 | 3.54% |
| 2004 | 149,678 | 6,904 | 4.84% |
| 2005 | 157,223 | 7,545 | 5.04% |
| 2006 | 164,409 | 7,186 | 4.57% |
| 2007 | 169,865 | 5,456 | 3.32% |
| 2008 | 172,349 | 2,484 | 1.46% |
| 2009 | 171,796 | -553 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 172,978 | 1,182 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 172,877 | -101 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 172,777 | -100 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 173,721 | 944 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 175,411 | 1,690 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 178,036 | 2,625 | 1.50% |
| 2016 | 182,668 | 4,632 | 2.60% |
| 2017 | 186,899 | 4,231 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 190,851 | 3,952 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 194,290 | 3,439 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 195,624 | 1,334 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 200,693 | 5,069 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 206,935 | 6,242 | 3.11% |
| 2023 | 212,807 | 5,872 | 2.84% |
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Hernando County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hernando County's population increased by 41,571 (31.64%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Hernando County's population increased by 22,646 (13.09%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Hernando County's population increased by 17,183 (8.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hernando County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 212,807.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hernando County's population peaked in year 2023 at 212,807.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hernando County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 131,407.
Hernando County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hernando County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hernando County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.69% per year. Overall the population grew 61.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hernando County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.69% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Hernando County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,545 people (a 5.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Hernando County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 553 people (a 0.32% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hernando County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hernando County's population increased by 12,114 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6,242 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5,872 (2.84%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hernando County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hernando County increased by 39,086 (22.50%). The population was highest at 212,807 in the year 2023 and lowest at 175,411 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.05%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)