Hernando, MS Demographics

The total population of Hernando is estimated to be 17,262 with 8,305 males (48.11%) and 8,957 females (51.89%). There are 652 more females than males in Hernando.
The median household income in Hernando was $69,438 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 8,043(10.38%) from $77,481 in 2020. This income is 93.07% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Hernando sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $101,513. Overall, the median household income for the city of Hernando stands at $69,438.
In Hernando, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $43,786 for males and $33,923 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $67,867 for males and $57,151 for females.
In Hernando, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $83,195, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $28,844.
In 2022, the population of Hernando was 18,053, a 2.91% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hernando's population was 17,542, an increase of 1.66% compared to a population of 17,256 in 2020.
The median age in Hernando, MS is 36.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 23.32% were under the age of 15, 16.65% aged 15 to 29, 40.78% aged 30 to 64, 18.40% aged 65 to 84, and 0.84% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Hernando population: 80.54% are White, 16.62% are Black or African American, 0.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.75% are Asian, 0.63% are some other race and 1.42% are multiracial.