Hernando County Office of Business Development

Hernando County Workforce

One of the "100 fastest growing counties" in the United States

The demographics/marketing statistics that follow give good reasons why businesses should consider Hernando County as a most desirable site to locate or expand their operations.

Employment Totals by Year

 

2006 Hernando Pasco Labor Market Information

 


 
Population ( Oct 31, 2008 est.)
  • County ......................................165,868  
Wages (2008 Tax Year est.)
  •  Per Capita...............................$28,708
Labor (Sep. 2008)
  Labor Force............................... 64,355

Employment.............................. 58,431

Unemployment..........................  5,924

Retail Price Index   (source: BEBR)
  • (2007).............................91.58
Major Private Sector Employers:
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Business Line: Distribution Center
Number of Employees..................................1,200
  Oak Hill Hospital
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees.................................... 850
  Regional Healthcare
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees.................................... 763
  Cemex, Inc.
Business Line: Cement Manufacturer
Number of Employees..................................... 426
  Sparton Electronics
Business Line: Manufacturer
Number of Employees.................................... 325
  SunTrust Bank
Business Line: Banking
Number of Employees.................................... 308
  Rinker Materials/FCS
Business Line: Mining & Cement
Number of Employees.................................... 300
  Hernando Pasco Hospice
Business Line: Health Care
Number of Employees..................................... 300
  Accuform, Inc.
Business Line: Manufacturer
Number of Employees..................................... 225
  Evergreen Woods, Inc.
Business Line: Residential Care
Number of Employees.................................... 160
  Commercial Carrier Corporation
Business Line: Transportation
Number of Employees..................................... 145
 
Public Sector Employees
Hernando County School Board ................    3,002
Hernando County Government  - .................. 1,200
Southwest Florida Water
Management District
  ......................................... 735
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