Hernando
City in DeSoto County, Mississippi
Hernando is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, with 17,138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgetown, 5.7 miles NE.
- 17,138residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 25.6 sq miland area · 66.3 km²
- 670 / sq mipopulation density
- 38651ZIP code
About Hernando
Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S. Route 51 and the I-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and the I-69 freeway crosses the city from east to west. The county courthouse is located within Hernando's historic downtown square. It is located at the intersection of Commerce Street and present-day U.S. 51.
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Living in Hernando
- Median household income
- $76,950
- Median home value
- $315,900
- Median rent
- $1,302/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Hernando had 17,138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 670 per sq mi (259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hernando at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | DeSoto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,138 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.59 sq mi (66.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8496° N, 89.9924° W |
| ZIP code | 38651 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2831780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hernando
- Bridgetown5.7 mi NE
- Southaven7.1 mi N
- Horn Lake7.8 mi NW
- Eudora9.0 mi W
- Lynchburg9.7 mi NW
- Walls11.0 mi NW
- Coldwater11.0 mi S
- Olive Branch11.3 mi NE
- Lakeview12.6 mi NW
- Arkabutla12.7 mi SW
- Independence14.4 mi SE
- Senatobia16.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hernando
What county is Hernando in?
Hernando is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Hernando, MS?
17,138 people lived in Hernando at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hernando, MS?
The ZIP code of Hernando is 38651.
What is the elevation of Hernando?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hernando?
Bridgetown (5.7 mi), Southaven (7.1 mi), Horn Lake (7.8 mi), Eudora (9.0 mi), Lynchburg (9.7 mi).
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