Hernando Reporter

Of the 192,128 citizens living in Hernando County in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Hernando County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.4% or 160,241 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.2% and totaled 9,919 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hernando County is 2.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Hernando County.

	Estimated Total
White	160,241
Multiracial	12,798
African American	9,919
Some Other Race	6,120
Asian	2,325
American Indian or Alaska Native	647
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	78

Source: US Census Bureau