Florida

Hernando

194,515
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Hernando

Hernando, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 926. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 194,515.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Dade Massacre, Second Seminole War — Massacre of Dade's Command 1835, Second Seminole War — Dade Massacre, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020194,515
2010172,778
2000130,802
1990101,115
198044,469
197017,004
196011,205
19506,693
19405,641
19304,948
19204,548
19104,997
19003,638
18902,476
18804,248
18702,938
18601,200
1850926
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hernando

Military engagements that took place in Hernando, Florida.

Dade Massacre
1835
Second Seminole War — Massacre of Dade's Command 1835
1835
Second Seminole War — Dade Massacre
1835
Battle of Dade's Massacre
1835
Battle of Wahoo Swamp (November 21, 1836)
1836
Battle of Peliklakaha / Abraham's Town 1836
1836
Battle of the Hatchee-Lustee
1836
Skirmish at Fort Dade / Brooksville FL
1863
Raid on Brooksville Florida
1864
Skirmish at Bayport FL
1864

Historic places in Hernando

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hernando, Florida.

Chinsegut Hill Manor House
Brooksville
Jennings, William Sherman, House
Brooksville
May-Stringer House
Brooksville
Saxon, Frank, House
Brooksville
Weeki Wachee Springs
Spring Hill
Sinclair Service Station
Spring Hill
Richloam General Store and Post Office
Webster
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Frequently asked about Hernando

When does Hernando first appear in the US census?
Hernando, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 926.
What is the population of Hernando?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hernando had a recorded population of 194,515.
Were any battles fought in Hernando?
10 documented military engagements took place in Hernando, including Dade Massacre, Second Seminole War — Massacre of Dade's Command 1835, Second Seminole War — Dade Massacre.
How many historic places are in Hernando?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hernando, Florida.
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