Hernando County PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

192,128

0.749% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.5

0.615% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

8.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,301

6.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,700

9.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,401

3.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hernando County PUMA, FL had a population of 192k people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $53,301. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hernando County PUMA, FL grew from 190,700 to 192,128, a 0.749% increase and its median household income grew from $50,280 to $53,301, a 6.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hernando County PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.98%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%).

11.7% of the households in Hernando County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Hernando County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hernando County PUMA, FL are ATA Career Education (143 degrees awarded in 2021) and Suncoast Technical Education Center (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hernando County PUMA, FL was $173,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Hernando County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hernando County PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Hernando County PUMA, FL borders Citrus County PUMA, FL, Lake (South) & Sumter (South) Counties PUMA, FL, Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, Pasco County (West Central) PUMA, FL, and Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Hernando County PUMA, FL is home to a population of 192k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.19% of Hernando County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2021, there were 9.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Hernando County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k White (Hispanic) and 9.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hernando County PUMA, FL are Spanish (16,499 households), German (658 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (625 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,813

Women

51.4%

93,263

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 192,076 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Hernando County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hernando County PUMA, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hernando County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hernando County PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
145k ± 438
White (Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 526

14.9%

Hispanic Population

28.6k people

14.9% of the people in Hernando County PUMA, FL are hispanic (28.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hernando County PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cuba
2,275 ± 1,164 people
Canada
1,172 ± 838 people
Germany
785 ± 686 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hernando County PUMA, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 2,275 Hernando County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Canada with 1,172 and Germany with 785.

Foreign-Born Population

7.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

7.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.9k people

As of 2021, 7.19% of Hernando County PUMA, FL residents (13.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hernando County PUMA, FL was 7.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hernando County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,499 households (8.99%)
German
658 households (0.359%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
625 households (0.341%)

11.7% of the households in Hernando County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hernando County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 8.99% of the households in Hernando County PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,172 ± 559
Gulf War (2001-)
3,045 ± 487
Gulf War (1990s)
2,176 ± 369

Hernando County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hernando County PUMA, FL employs 71.4k people. The largest industries in Hernando County PUMA, FL are Construction (6,077 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,854 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,534 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($108,277), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($101,751), and Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing ($84,828).

Males in Hernando County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,599. The income inequality in Hernando County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,244

Women

48.1%

35,919

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Hernando County PUMA, FL in 2020 was 69,163 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hernando County PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

71.4k

2021 Value

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hernando County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 69.2k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hernando County PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,765 people), Registered nurses (2,180 people), and Customer service representatives (2,138 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hernando County PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.4k

2021 Value

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hernando County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 69.2k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hernando County PUMA, FL, are Construction (6,077 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,854 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,534 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hernando County PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Hernando County PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,313

Median earning men ± $1,448

$28,825

Median earning women ± $1,696

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,139), Information ($53,792), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,574), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,709), and Public Administration ($37,807).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hernando County PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hernando County PUMA, FL awarded 171 degrees. The student population of Hernando County PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 56 male students and 212 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hernando County PUMA, FL are White (83 and 48.5%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 15.8%), and Unknown (16 and 9.36%).

The largest universities in Hernando County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are ATA Career Education (143 and 83.6%) and Suncoast Technical Education Center (28 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Hernando County PUMA, FL are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (63 and 36.8%), Registered Nursing (29 and 17%), and Medical Assistant (19 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 268 students enrolled in Hernando County PUMA, FL, 20.9% men and 79.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 116 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
63 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
18 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hernando County PUMA, FL was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hernando County PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

ATA Career Education
143 degrees awarded
Suncoast Technical Education Center
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ATA Career Education with 143 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 35 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hernando County PUMA, FL, which is 0.257 times less than the 136 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 83 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,084) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.777% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hernando County PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.2k), Some college (40.8k), and Secondary Education (22.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hernando County PUMA, FL was $173,700 in 2021, which is 0.709 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,400 to $173,700, a 9.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Hernando County PUMA, FL is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hernando County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hernando County PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hernando County PUMA, FL is $53,301. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hernando County PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$173,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,962

$61,720

Median Property Taxes

±$2,000

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hernando County PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hernando County PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Hernando County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hernando County PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hernando County PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hernando County PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,301

Median Household Income

± $1,459

78k

Number of Households

± 2,218

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Hernando County PUMA, FL grew to $53,301 from the previous year's value of $50,280.

The following chart displays the households in Hernando County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Hernando County PUMA, FL

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Hernando County PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Hernando County PUMA, FL was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hernando County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hernando County PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hernando County PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (9.41%)
Carpooled (9.3%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Hernando County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.41%) and those who carpooled to work (9.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hernando County PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.88% of the workforce in Hernando County PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hernando County PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hernando County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hernando County PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hernando County PUMA, FL (24.9k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hernando County PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.1% of the population of Hernando County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 20.2% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.76% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

20.2%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

2.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hernando County PUMA, FL grew by 3.43% from 12.5% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hernando County PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.