A Quick Look at Hernando County

Population
The population in Hernando County is among the fastest growing in the nation.

graph showing Hernando County population increase from 1990 to 2000

U.S. Census Facts: Hernando County Ranked in the top 10%  of Counties in Percentage Change in Population from 1990 to 2000.
(Source: Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000)

 

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Wages
Hernando County has a moderate ranking in average annual income. (Despite recent increases in international trade and high technology employment, one-third of Florida’s employment is in the services sector, which typically is made up of low-wage jobs. This is one reason per capita income in Florida ranks just twentieth nationally.)
graph showing comparison of wages between Hernando and several neigboring counties
Source: "ES-202 Program", Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Office of Workforce Information Services.

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Labor
The Hernando County labor force is increasing with an unemployment rate less than the National and Florida averages.
 graphical representation of the increase in the labor force 1990 to 2000
Source: "Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program", Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Office of Workforce Information Services.

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Price Level Index
Hernando County is one of the least expensive Florida counties to live in.

comparison chart of Florida price level index for several counties including Hernando
Source: Florida Price Level Index

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Age Distribution Population Trends
The population is increasing but the relative percentages per age group remain nearly unchanged.

graph os age distribution in county
Source: U.S. Census 1990 and 2000 Profile of Demographic Characteristics. Geographic Area: Hernando County, Florida.

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