Hardee County's estimated 2025 population is 25,978 with a growth rate of 0.42% 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 -6.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hardee County includes 61.41% White, 11.51% other race, 6.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,664 | 61.41% |
| Two or more races | 4,449 | 17.44% |
| Other race | 2,937 | 11.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,666 | 6.53% |
| Native American | 510 | 2% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hardee County's average per capita income is $39,694. Household income levels show a median of $54,231. The poverty rate stands at 24.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,527 | - |
| Families | $60,539 | $86,666 |
| Households | $54,231 | $76,755 |
| Non Families | $25,598 | $34,740 |
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