Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville: county seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States
About
Brooksville is a city located in the county of Hernando in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,719 and a population density of 267 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,824 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Brooksville
| Population | 8,824 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Hernando County |
| Phone Area Codes | 352 |
| Area | 28.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.5555,-82.3899 |
| Altitude | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city | Brooksville is capital of Hernando County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:52:13 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 34601 |
| Density | 305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brooksville is located at 28°33'20"N 82°23'24"W (28.5555400, -82.3899100).
Brooksville map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind 1 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brooksville
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Brooksville increased by 12.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,732 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,699 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,728 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,791 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,878 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,040 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,154 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,298 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,564 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,824 | 2.95% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brooksville
1Croom Wildlife Management Area
Brooksville, FL 34602, United States View details
Phone: +13527974140 | Website available
2Tom Varn Park
301 Darby Ln, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +13525403830
3Boyett's Grove And Citrus Attraction
4355 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +13527962289 | Website available
4Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
commercial Way, US-19, Brooksville, FL 34614, United States View details
Phone: +18636483200 | Website available
5World Woods Golf Club
17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34614, United States View details
Phone: +13527965500 | Website available
Where to Eat in Brooksville
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
30405 Cracker Crossing, Brooksville, FL 34602, United States View details
Phone: +13527993101 | Website available
2Texas Roadhouse
12935 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, United States View details
Phone: +13525962225 | Website available
3Cicis Pizza
12109 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, United States View details
Phone: +13525969544 | Website available
4Chili's Grill & Bar
12912 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, United States View details
Phone: +13525977160 | Website available
5Carrabba's Italian Grill
12957 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, United States View details
Phone: +13525979805 | Website available
Where to Stay in Brooksville
1Hampton Inn Brooksville/Dade City
30301 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34602, United States View details
Phone: +13527961000 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Brooksville
1City of Brooksville, Florida
201 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601 View details
Phone: +13525403810 | Website available
2City of Brooksville Parks/Facilities and Recreation
99 Jerome Brown Pl, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +13525403830
3Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services
15019 N Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +13527974140 | Website available
4Hernando County Public School
8016 Mobley Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +13527977050 | Website available
5Florida’s Adventure Coast Brooksville Welcome Center
205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601, United States View details
Phone: +18006014580 | Website available
People born in Brooksville (20)
People born in Brooksville, including basketball player Bernice Mosby, baseball player Tyrone Woods, Florida Attorney General, former Republican Bill McCollum, .
More notable people
- Bray Wyatt (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/05/1987
- John Capel (American football player, track and field athlete, sprinter, Olympic athlete) he was born in 27/10/1978
- Bo Dallas (American professional wrestler) he was born in 25/05/1990
- Andy Leavine (American professional wrestler) he was born in 27/12/1987
- DuJuan Harris (American football player) he was born in 03/09/1988
- Mike Hampton (American professional baseball player, pitcher) he was born in 09/09/1972
- Jerome Brown (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman (1965-1992)) he was born in 04/02/1965
- Adrian Garrett (American baseball player) he was born in 03/01/1943
- Alfred A. McKethan (American banker, citrus grower, cattle rancher, agri-businessman, politician, philanthropist) he was born in 14/10/1908
- John Legg (American politician) he was born in 29/04/1975
- Joseph Abruzzo (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1980
- Orson Mobley (American sportsperson and gridiron football player) he was born in 04/03/1963
- Tori Murden (American ocean rower) she was born in 06/03/1963
- Wayne Garrett (American baseball player) he was born in 03/12/1947
- Alonzo Highsmith Jr. (Player of American football) he was born in 21/11/1989
- Bill Cappleman (American football player) he was born in 12/03/1947
- Christian Arroyo (baseball infielder) he was born in 30/05/1995
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brooksville, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491783 | Suncoast Technical Education Center | Brooksville (FL) | 34604-0683 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brooksville, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDE | Dade City, Florida | 14218 US Highway 98 | OTHER |
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
| TPA | Union Station | 601 North Nebraska Ave | RAIL |
| LAK | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Brooksville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brooksvill Post Office | Brooksville (FL) | 34601 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Brooksville, Mississippi town of the United States with a population of 1,069 people.
- Brooksville, Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 910 people.
- Brooksville, Kentucky city in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 650 people.
- Brooksville, Oklahoma human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Hernando County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hernando County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 98,621 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Timber Pines | 5,386 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Ridge Manor | 4,513 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Brookridge | 4,420 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| South Brooksville | 4,007 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| North Brooksville | 3,544 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Hernando Beach | 2,299 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Hill 'n Dale | 1,934 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Weeki Wachee Gardens | 1,146 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Masaryktown | 1,040 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Weeki Wachee | 11 | Human settlement in Hernando County, Florida, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brooksville distances to largest Florida cities