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Population Review

Hernando city, MS — Population & Demographics

Hernando city, MS has a population of 17,580. The median household income is $71,451 and the median age is 38.9.

17,580

Population

$71,451

Median Income

$282,200

Median Home Value

38.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White78.3%
Black or African American15.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,451

Median Household Income

$38,060

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$282,200

Median Home Value

$1,163

Median Rent

80.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.9%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

81.6%

Public Transit

8.7%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

58.3%

Foreign Born

94.6%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

13.7%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.3%
Retail Trade10.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.3%
Manufacturing10.3%
Public Administration7.4%
Construction7.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Information5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Hernando city, MS has a population of 17,580 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Hernando city, MS is $71,451, with 9.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Hernando city, MS is $282,200, with median rent at $1,163.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.