Demographics & People — Hernando, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,580 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,964 |
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| Family Households | 5,168 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3638 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,766 |
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| Black or African American | 2,642 |
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| Asian | 188 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,027 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,712 |
| Other groups | 3,563 |
| English | 2,320 |
| American | 1,590 |
| Irish | 1,580 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 894 |
| German | 846 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 726 |
| Italian | 570 |
| Scotch-Irish | 479 |
Language
| English Only | 15,614 |
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| Spanish | 639 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,504 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 867 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,620 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hernando, Mississippi.
