City

Hernando, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  DeSoto County  ·  Mississippi

👥30,824Population
💰$90,277Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$287,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 12.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Black12.6%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma120 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,385 (22.9%)
Some College2,324 (12.1%)
Associates3,210 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,997 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree7,100 (37.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 37.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate37.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,277 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$287,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,203/mo
Total Housing Units12,073
Vacant Units786

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
63%
About Hernando, MS

Hernando is a city in Mississippi, located in DeSoto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,824 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Hernando is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,277 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hernando is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,203 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hernando is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.23%).

Hernando, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Hernando
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38632 30,824 $90,277 $287,100 $1,203 2.7% 47.5% 88.3%