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Hardee County

Florida · 25,327 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 $40,165. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,100. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,327
−6%since 2000
from 26,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K27K30K1990201020202024Hardee County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,165
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,183 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,181
+62%since 2000
from $12,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+32%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(11,873)
Black8.3%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(10,604)
Asian0.7%(165)
Other2.2%(547)
Diversity Score74.6%(18,889)
Segregation Score26.3%(6,666)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardee County, Florida?

Hardee County, Florida has about 25,327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardee County, Florida earns about $40,165 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 $94,100, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Hardee County, Florida?

About 9.1% 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 24.7% 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 5,828 residents, a change of about 30 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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