Hendry County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,382 | — | #1,160 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,393 | -25.0% | #2,385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,200 | -22.2% | #1,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,003 | -13.8% | #982 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | +78.8% | #2,872 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hendry County has a population of 42,382, making it the #1,160 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 Hendry County is $56,393, ranking #2,385 out of 3,222 counties — 25.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.5% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Hendry County is $219,200 (-22.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,003/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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78.3% of residents in Hendry County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.6% below the national rate.
About Hendry County, Florida
Hendry County, Florida has a total population of 42,382, making it the 1,160th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hendry County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hendry County is $56,393, which ranks #2,385 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Hendry County is $219,200, 22.2% below the national median. Renters in Hendry County pay a median gross rent of $1,003 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hendry County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.0 min.
Hendry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (28.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.5%).
All data for Hendry 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.