Hernando, Mississippi | |
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 DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location withinDeSoto County andMississippi | |
| Coordinates:34°51′50″N90°00′20″W / 34.86389°N 90.00556°W /34.86389; -90.00556[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Founded | 1839 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chip Johnson (R)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.39 sq mi (65.76 km2) |
| • Land | 25.30 sq mi (65.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.089 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,138 |
| • Density | 677.4/sq mi (261.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 38632 |
| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-31780 |
| GNIS ID | 2404688[1] |
| Website | www |
Hernando is the county seat ofDeSoto County, on the northwestern border ofMississippi, United States.[5] The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records.[6] It is located on the south side of theMemphis, Tennesseemetro area.U.S. Route 51 and theI-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and theI-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.
At the time of encounters by French and Spanish colonists, theChickasaw people had long inhabited this area. France had developed colonial settlements along the Gulf Coast, to the north on the middle Mississippi River in what was called the Illinois Country, and in New France (present-day Quebec in Canada). An 18th-century French colonial log house (see first photo in gallery below) in Hernando is a reminder of typical dwellings built in their settlements in the Illinois country, such as inSte. Genevieve, Missouri. The French and French Canadians had a wide trading network with various American Indian tribes along this river, for instance, inNatchez.[citation needed]
Following theIndian Removal Act in 1830 and under pressure from the United States, the Chickasaw finally signed a treaty to cede most of their lands in this area to the US. Most of the tribe were removed to west of the Mississippi River inIndian Territory.[citation needed]
This town was first called Jefferson by its new European American settlers. It was renamed as Hernando in 1832, after the Spanish explorerHernando de Soto. He was the first European to explore theMississippi River.[7]
During the early 20th century, numerous blues musicians developed in Hernando. African Americans had developed a strong musical tradition in areas along the Mississippi River, where many had grown up in families working assharecroppers on cotton plantations. During theGreat Migration of the first half of the 20th century, many blues musicians migrated north, taking their music toChicago and helping create the culture of that city.[citation needed]
Hernando, Mississippi, has experienced significant growth in the 21st century, enhancing its economy and preserving its history. The completion ofI-269 boosted local jobs and investments, attracting major companies. Ongoing residential and commercial developments, including a new high school and entertainment district, support Hernando’s appeal as a suburban community.[8] Hernando is aPreserve America and Main Street Community, featuring aFarmers Market with local produce, crafts, live music, and programs like Children's POP Day andSenior Days, acceptingSNAP benefits.[9]
Hernando is in the center of DeSoto County, bordered to the north by the city ofSouthaven. Via Interstate 55 or US 51,Memphis, Tennessee is 25 miles (40 km) north. It is 15 miles (24 km) via the same road to the south toSenatobia. According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city of Hernando has a total area of 25.8 square miles (66.9 km2), of which 25.7 square miles (66.6 km2) is land, and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.39%, is water.[6]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Hernando has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
| Climate data for Hernando, Mississippi, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 83 (28) | 91 (33) | 97 (36) | 98 (37) | 104 (40) | 110 (43) | 112 (44) | 106 (41) | 99 (37) | 88 (31) | 81 (27) | 112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 70.0 (21.1) | 73.9 (23.3) | 80.0 (26.7) | 86.3 (30.2) | 90.8 (32.7) | 95.5 (35.3) | 97.3 (36.3) | 98.2 (36.8) | 95.6 (35.3) | 88.7 (31.5) | 79.2 (26.2) | 70.9 (21.6) | 99.3 (37.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.7 (9.8) | 53.9 (12.2) | 62.9 (17.2) | 72.4 (22.4) | 80.3 (26.8) | 87.5 (30.8) | 90.1 (32.3) | 90.3 (32.4) | 85.1 (29.5) | 74.0 (23.3) | 61.6 (16.4) | 52.0 (11.1) | 71.6 (22.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 40.0 (4.4) | 43.7 (6.5) | 52.0 (11.1) | 61.2 (16.2) | 69.9 (21.1) | 77.4 (25.2) | 80.4 (26.9) | 79.8 (26.6) | 73.7 (23.2) | 62.2 (16.8) | 50.7 (10.4) | 42.9 (6.1) | 61.2 (16.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30.2 (−1.0) | 33.5 (0.8) | 41.1 (5.1) | 50.1 (10.1) | 59.6 (15.3) | 67.2 (19.6) | 70.7 (21.5) | 69.3 (20.7) | 62.4 (16.9) | 50.4 (10.2) | 39.8 (4.3) | 33.8 (1.0) | 50.7 (10.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 13.4 (−10.3) | 18.5 (−7.5) | 23.6 (−4.7) | 34.3 (1.3) | 46.1 (7.8) | 56.8 (13.8) | 62.6 (17.0) | 61.1 (16.2) | 48.3 (9.1) | 34.5 (1.4) | 24.5 (−4.2) | 19.4 (−7.0) | 11.4 (−11.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) | −5 (−21) | 10 (−12) | 23 (−5) | 37 (3) | 47 (8) | 54 (12) | 49 (9) | 38 (3) | 24 (−4) | 7 (−14) | −5 (−21) | −12 (−24) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 4.22 (107) | 5.04 (128) | 5.52 (140) | 6.25 (159) | 5.49 (139) | 4.80 (122) | 4.14 (105) | 3.40 (86) | 3.48 (88) | 4.11 (104) | 4.25 (108) | 5.83 (148) | 56.53 (1,436) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) | 0.7 (1.8) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.1 (0.25) | 1.9 (4.8) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 109.5 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA[11] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[12] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 730 | — | |
| 1880 | 583 | −20.1% | |
| 1890 | 602 | 3.3% | |
| 1900 | 563 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 600 | 6.6% | |
| 1920 | 796 | 32.7% | |
| 1930 | 938 | 17.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,072 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,206 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,898 | 57.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,499 | 31.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,969 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,125 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,812 | 118.0% | |
| 2010 | 14,090 | 106.8% | |
| 2020 | 17,138 | 21.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,193 | 76.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,029 | 11.84% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 223 | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 641 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 1,021 | 5.96% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 17,138 people, 5,770 households, and 4,237 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[15] of 2000, there were 6,812 people, 2,482 households, and 1,809 families residing in the city. The population density was 603.0 inhabitants per square mile (232.8/km2). There were 2,720 housing units at an average density of 240.8 per square mile (93.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.35%White, 21.48%African American, 0.15%Native American, 0.66%Asian, 0.78% fromother races, and 0.59% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.04% of the population.
There were 2,482 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% weremarried couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,217, and the median income for a family was $51,155. Males had a median income of $39,706 versus $25,685 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $20,731. About 6.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
Hernando is home to 5 public schools and is served by theDeSoto County School District.
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