Hardee County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,675 | — | #1,630 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,489 | -19.5% | #2,043 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,600 | -45.5% | #2,182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $962 | -17.3% | #1,129 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | +101.0% | #3,003 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardee County has a population of 25,675, making it the #1,630 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hardee County is $60,489, ranking #2,043 out of 3,222 counties — 19.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.3% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Hardee County is $153,600 (-45.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $962/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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79.9% of residents in Hardee County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.8% below the national rate.
About Hardee County, Florida
Hardee County, Florida has a total population of 25,675, making it the 1,630th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardee County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardee County is $60,489, which ranks #2,043 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Hardee County is $153,600, 45.5% below the national median. Renters in Hardee County pay a median gross rent of $962 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardee County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Hardee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%).
All data for Hardee County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.