Hardee County's estimated 2026 population is 25,757 with a growth rate of -0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardee County is the 53rd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 27,731 and has seen a growth of -7.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 19,405 adults, (4,138 of whom are seniors) in Hardee County.
Female: 11,644 (45.4%)
Male: 14,031 (54.6%)
The racial composition of Hardee County includes 55% White, 14.03% other race, 7.29% Black or African American, 3.08% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,122 | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4,986 | 19.42% |
| Other race | 3,603 | 14.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,872 | 7.29% |
| Native American | 792 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.05% |
Hardee County's average per capita income is $39,880. Household income levels show a median of $60,489. The poverty rate stands at 25.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,425 | - |
| Families | $67,625 | $97,917 |
| Households | $60,489 | $84,981 |
| Non Families | $27,147 | $36,683 |
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