History of Hernando County, Florida in Timeline
Hernando County, Florida, is situated on the west-central coast of the state and forms part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2020 census recorded a population of 194,515 residents. Brooksville serves as its county seat, while Spring Hill is the most populous community. Hernando County experienced rapid growth in the early 2000s, ranking as the 35th fastest-growing county in the United States as of 2005.
1955: Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
In 1955, The last train directly serving the county, in Croom, was local Jacksonville - St. Petersburg service operated by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
1956: Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
In 1956, The last train directly serving the county, in Croom, was local Jacksonville - St. Petersburg service operated by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
2000: Census Results
In 2000, the census recorded 130,802 people, 55,425 households, and 40,016 families residing in Hernando County.
2004: Amtrak Service Discontinued
In late 2004, the Palmetto, the last Amtrak train on the line, had its Florida service discontinued. It ran along the old Seaboard Air Line Railroad line east of US 301 in Ridge Manor, but had no stops in the county.
2005: Fastest-Growing County
In 2005, Hernando County was recognized as the 35th fastest-growing county in the United States.
2013: Library of the Year
In 2013, the Florida Library Association chose the Hernando County Library System as its 2013 Library of the Year.
2018: Good Neighbor Trail Extension
Since 2018, the extension of the Good Neighbor Trail to the Withlacoohee State Trail has existed.
2020: Population Count
In 2020, the population of Hernando County was recorded as 194,515.
2020: Census Data
The 2020 United States census recorded 194,515 people, 76,708 households, and 51,765 families residing in Hernando County.
