CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704.02
Florida · Hardee County · 2,323 residents · 154.923 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest low density in FL14.99/sq mi#44lowest low rent in FL$682#89highest high poverty in FL41.8%#103lowest low rent burden in FL2.6%TRACT SHAPE · Hardee County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 9704.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,380. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 433 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,323
−16%since 2020
from 2,756 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 18 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,380
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,529 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,103
+33%since 2020
from $18,155 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+37%since 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.3%
Information18.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
Other services10%
Retail trade7.5%
Construction7%
Public administration6.3%
Manufacturing3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$166,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$682
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,002 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,468)
Black8.5%(234)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(791)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(263)
Diversity Score77.2%(2,128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,082)
Black25.7%(597)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(500)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other5.4%(126)
Diversity Score83.5%(1,939)
Diversity Score
83
+8%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+27%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
53.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $51,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $166,600, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 41.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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