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Hernando, FL
Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34434, 34442.
Population
9,299
Land area
31.7sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
2
Hernando and its ZIP codes
Hernando at a glance
- Hernando is 30% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,076 a year, 42% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,700 (42% below Florida) and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Hernando, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hernando, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,076
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,665), Irish Americans (1,261), Italian Americans (557).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Citrus County. PPP loans are for Hernando.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,429
35,256 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $11,982 per person
PPP loans
$14.7M
276 loans, 2,186 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hernando, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hernando, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,549
7.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hernando, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Hernando
2 in or overlapping Hernando. Population shown
Cities near Hernando
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly HillsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| Citrus HillsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Inverness Highlands NorthCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| Citrus SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 21.1 |
| InvernessCity | 6.7 mi | 8 |
| Black DiamondCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 24.8 |
| DunnellonCity | 8.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Inverness Highlands SouthCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.6 |
| LecantoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 26.9 |
| Rainbow SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| Marion OaksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 29.3 |
| On Top of the WorldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17.5 |
| Crystal RiverCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| Homosassa SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 25.2 |
| Liberty TriangleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hernando, FL in?
- Hernando is in Citrus County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Hernando, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hernando include 34434, 34442.
- What is the population of Hernando, FL?
- About 9,299 people live in Hernando, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hernando?
- Nearby places include Beverly Hills (4.5 mi), Citrus Hills (5.1 mi), Inverness Highlands North (5.4 mi), Citrus Springs (6.1 mi), Inverness (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023