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Hardee County

Florida · 27,731 residents · 637.569 sq mi
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Hardee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,466. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,731
+3%since 2000
from 26,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K27K30K1990201020202024Hardee County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,466
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,183 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,668
+18%since 2000
from $12,445 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+67%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(14,704)
Black8%(2,165)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(9,611)
Asian0.3%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(18,709)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48%(13,315)
Black6.8%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(11,895)
Asian1.1%(294)
Other0.4%(113)
Diversity Score71.7%(19,879)
Diversity Score
72
+3%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardee County, Florida?

Hardee County, Florida has about 27,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardee County, Florida?

The typical household in Hardee County, Florida earns about $37,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardee County, Florida expensive?

In Hardee County, Florida, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Hardee County, Florida?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hardee County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardee County, Florida?

About 26.1% of people in Hardee County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardee County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardee County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,232 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9702.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 33873ZIP 33834ZIP 33890ZIP 33865
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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