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Hendry County

Florida · 39,619 residents · 1,155.95 sq mi
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Hendry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
39,619
+9%since 2000
from 36,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K29K34K39K44K1990201020202024Hendry County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,978
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,122
+47%since 2000
from $13,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+70%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(15,890)
Black14.5%(5,245)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(14,336)
Asian0.4%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.2%(27,940)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(12,089)
Black10.6%(4,195)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(22,112)
Asian0.9%(339)
Other2.6%(1,024)
Diversity Score73.3%(29,040)
Segregation Score32.4%(12,827)
Diversity Score
73
−5%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hendry County, Florida?

Hendry County, Florida has about 39,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hendry County, Florida earns about $36,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hendry County, Florida expensive?

In Hendry County, Florida, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Hendry County, Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hendry County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hendry County, Florida?

About 26.8% of people in Hendry County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hendry County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hendry County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,846 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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4 ZIP codes
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