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Tampa Bay
Hernando County
» The Hernando County Airport, recently redubbed “Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport” in an effort to bolster its name recognition, is a focal point for development. The airport added a new air traffic control tower in December and three companies at its nearby industrial park — Accuform Signs, Airdyne Aerospace and Interconnect Cable Technologies — are adding staff and expanding workspace.
| Hernando Population: 187,270 | ||||
| Population Growth Rate (2009-13): 2.16% | ||||
| Population by Age: | ||||
| 0-14 | 15-19 | 20-39 | 40-64 | 65+ |
| 15.86% | 5.52% | 18.97% | 32.99% | 26.66% |
| Per Capita Income: $32,914 | ||||
Citrus County
» In the wake of Duke Energy’s decision to retire its Crystal River nuclear plant, county commissioners and economic developers are scurrying to build a more diversified economic base with less emphasis on construction and power generation, more on light manufacturing, technology, tourism and medical care.
| Citrus Population: 147,695 | ||||
| Population Growth Rate (2009-13): 1.10% | ||||
| Population by Age: | ||||
| 0-14 | 15-19 | 20-39 | 40-64 | 65+ |
| 12.37% | 4.57% | 15.39% | 33.78% | 33.88% |
| Per Capita Income: $35,925 | ||||
