Hendry County's estimated 2026 population is 49,911 with a growth rate of 3.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hendry County is the 42nd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 39,005 and has seen a growth of 27.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 34.1 years
There are 31,810 adults, (5,853 of whom are seniors) in Hendry County.
Female: 18,892 (44.6%)
Male: 23,490 (55.4%)
The racial composition of Hendry County includes 47.13% White, 11.34% Black or African American, 6.56% other race, 3.04% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,973 | 47.13% |
| Two or more races | 13,046 | 30.78% |
| Black or African American | 4,805 | 11.34% |
| Other race | 2,779 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 1,290 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 489 | 1.15% |
Hendry County's average per capita income is $39,548. Household income levels show a median of $56,393. The poverty rate stands at 22.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,258 | - |
| Families | $61,887 | $88,056 |
| Households | $56,393 | $81,528 |
| Non Families | $34,878 | $52,176 |
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