HernandoMississippi
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.
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About Hernando
Set in the northern part of Mississippi, Hernando is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 18,542.
Hernando holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 725 residents per square mile.
📰 Hernando News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hernando Unique
- A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#23 of 299 incorporated places).
- Positioned in northern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 1.2% of Mississippi's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,542.
- Easy reach of Southaven (7 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hernando
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- DeSoto County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hernando
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hernando
- DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER
- HERNANDO ELEM
- HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
- HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY
- HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LEWISBURG MIDDLE
- OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.