Hernando, Florida
Encyclopedia
Hernando is a city in Citrus County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 8,253 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km²), of which, 31.5 square miles (81.6 km²) of it is land and 3.9 square miles (10.1 km²) of it (11.02%) is water.
of 2000, there were 8,253 people, 3,730 households, and 2,514 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 262.2 people per square mile (101.2/km²). There were 4,750 housing units at an average density of 150.9/sq mi (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.58% White, 2.27% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.
There were 3,730 households out of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.62.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,121, and the median income for a family was $35,118. Males had a median income of $26,084 versus $21,460 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $15,030. About 11.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
is the main road through Hernando. Two other roads that terminate in Hernando at US 41 are Florida State Road 200 and Citrus County Road 486, known as West Norvelle Bryant Highway.
Hernando features a 46-mile bike riding trail known as the Withlacoochee State Trail
which was converted from the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
line built in the early 1900s. The Hernando Trailhead can be found on the northwest corner of US 41 and CR 486.
Until 2006, Hernando was the home of the Ted Williams Museum.
Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 118,085. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 141,416 . Its county seat is Inverness, Florida...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 8,253 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Hernando is located at 28°55′46"N 82°22′28"W (28.929498, -82.374340).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km²), of which, 31.5 square miles (81.6 km²) of it is land and 3.9 square miles (10.1 km²) of it (11.02%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,253 people, 3,730 households, and 2,514 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 262.2 people per square mile (101.2/km²). There were 4,750 housing units at an average density of 150.9/sq mi (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.58% White, 2.27% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.
There were 3,730 households out of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.62.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,121, and the median income for a family was $35,118. Males had a median income of $26,084 versus $21,460 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $15,030. About 11.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation and recreation
U.S. Route 41U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41 is a north–south United States Highway that runs from Miami, Florida to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Until 1949, the part in southern Florida, from Naples to Miami, was U.S...
is the main road through Hernando. Two other roads that terminate in Hernando at US 41 are Florida State Road 200 and Citrus County Road 486, known as West Norvelle Bryant Highway.
Hernando features a 46-mile bike riding trail known as the Withlacoochee State Trail
Withlacoochee State Trail
Withlacoochee State Trail is a long paved, multi-use, non-motorized rail trail in Florida located in Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.-The route:The southern terminus is at U.S. 98/301 south of Trilby, then runs north where it crosses over U.S...
which was converted from the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was an American railroad that existed between 1900 and 1967, when it merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, its long-time rival, to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad...
line built in the early 1900s. The Hernando Trailhead can be found on the northwest corner of US 41 and CR 486.
Until 2006, Hernando was the home of the Ted Williams Museum.