Hernando, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · DeSoto County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
17,580
Population
687/sq mi density
$71,451
Median Income
$38,060 per capita
$282,200
Home Value
$344,819 Zillow
$1,163
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
92
Violent Crime/100K
479 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,451 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$282,200 home value, $1,163/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,580
Census 2023
Population Density
687
per square mile
Land Area
25.8
square miles (66.9 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.3%
Black
15%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.4%
Veterans
6.3%
5% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.7%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.2%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.8%
26% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.399
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,580 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 687 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% |
| Disability | 13.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.2% |
| Uninsured | 10.8% |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.399 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |