Brooksville
City in Hernando County, Florida
Brooksville is a city in Hernando County, Florida, with 8,890 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 194 ft (59 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Brooksville, 2.0 miles W.
- 8,890residents (2020 Census)
- 194 ftelevation · 59 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 29.0 km²
- 795 / sq mipopulation density
- 34604ZIP code
About Brooksville
Brooksville is a city in and the county seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brooksville had a population of 8,890. Brooksville is home to historic buildings and residences, including the homes of former Florida governor William Sherman Jennings and football player Jerome Brown.
Brooksville, established in 1856 by the merger of the towns of Melendez and Pierceville, took its name to honor Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery congressman from South Carolina, who caned and seriously injured Charles Sumner, an abolitionist and United States senator from Massachusetts.
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Living in Brooksville
- Median household income
- $54,926
- Median home value
- $141,000
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Brooksville had 8,890 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,890 |
|---|---|
| Density | 795 per sq mi (307 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brooksville at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hernando County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,890 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.19 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.5166° N, 82.4047° W |
| ZIP code | 34604 |
| Official website | cityofbrooksville.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1208800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brooksville
- South Brooksville2.0 mi W
- Garden Grove3.6 mi SW
- Wiscon4.1 mi NW
- Brookridge5.6 mi W
- North Brooksville5.8 mi NE
- Masaryktown6.2 mi SW
- Spring Lake6.8 mi E
- Hill 'n Dale7.0 mi E
- High Point7.4 mi W
- Spring Hill8.0 mi W
- Lake Lindsey8.4 mi N
- North Weeki Wachee9.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Brooksville
What county is Brooksville in?
Brooksville is in Hernando County, Florida.
What is the population of Brooksville, FL?
8,890 people lived in Brooksville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brooksville, FL?
The ZIP code of Brooksville is 34604.
What is the elevation of Brooksville?
194 feet (59 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brooksville?
South Brooksville (2.0 mi), Garden Grove (3.6 mi), Wiscon (4.1 mi), Brookridge (5.6 mi), North Brooksville (5.8 mi).
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