Demographics in Hernando, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Hernando?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,580

Male

8,289

47.2%

Female

9,291

52.8%

Median Age

38.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.3%

Black

15.0%

Hispanic

5.8%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

3.8%

Other

1.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.4%

High School or Higher

39.5%

Foreign Born

5.4%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

47.2%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Hernando, MS has a population of 17,580 with a median age of 38.9. The racial makeup is 78.3% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 15.0% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.4%.