Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County: county in Florida, United States of America
About
Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 172,778 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 198,792 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brooksville. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Hernando County at a glance
Hernando County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Florida counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Spring HillPopulation 98,621
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hernando County
| Population | 198,792 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 1526 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 19.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 80.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.5562,-82.4685 |
| Named for | Hernando de Soto |
| Altitude | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Capital | Brooksville |
| Establishment | February 24, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:26:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hernando County is located at 28°33'22"N 82°28'7"W (28.5561700, -82.4684900). It has 3 neighbors: Citrus County, Pasco County and Sumter County.
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The largest city of Hernando County is Brooksville with a population of 8,824. Other cities include and Weeki Wachee population 11. See all Hernando County cities & populated places.
Hernando County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hernando County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 98,621 | Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida |
| Brooksville | 8,824 | County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States |
| 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 |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hernando County
Official Website- Brooksville
Demographics
The population of Hernando County increased by 13.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 172,778 | - | census |
| 2011 | 172,847 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 172,718 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 173,639 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175,298 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 177,900 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 182,459 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 186,704 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 190,582 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 193,920 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 198,792 | 2.45% | estimation process |
People born in Hernando County (1)
American politician Stephen M. Sparkman was born in Hernando County
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