Gardner is a CDP located in Hardee County Florida. Gardner has a 2024 population of 498. Gardner is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 35.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 367 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardner is $44,544 with a poverty rate of 33.06%. The median age in Gardner is 68 years: 72.5 years for males, and 62.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 358 | 72.62% |
| Other race | 103 | 20.89% |
| Asian | 25 | 5.07% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 216 | 2.28 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 152 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 41 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 15 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.18
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 9.81% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 3.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 3.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.63% |
| High School Graduate | 185 | 44.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 14.11% |
| Some College | 94 | 22.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 287 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 65 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 9 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.94%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73% of Gardner residents speak only English, while 27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 | 110 | 100% |
| Other | 103 | 103 | 100% |
| White | 358 | 28 | 7.82% |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Multiple | 7 | 7 | 100% |
33.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.78%
Male Poverty Rate
29.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardner is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardner is White, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.62% |
| Some College | 29.91% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,689 | $39,969 |
| Households | $33,788 | $44,544 |
| Married Families | $31,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 32 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 17.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
8.6%
Labor Force Participation
8.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
23.12%
Born in Gardner
96.55%
Native Born
3.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
96.55% of Gardner residents were born in the United States, with 23.12% having been born in Florida. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 498 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 496 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 493 | 162 | 48.94% |
| 2021 | 331 | -36 | -9.81% |
| 2020 | 367 | 27 | 7.94% |
| 2019 | 340 | 42 | 14.09% |
| 2018 | 298 | 70 | 30.7% |
| 2017 | 228 | -60 | -20.83% |
| 2016 | 288 | 11 | 3.97% |
| 2015 | 277 | -44 | -13.71% |
| 2014 | 321 | -49 | -13.24% |
| 2013 | 370 | -18 | -4.64% |
| 2012 | 388 | -159 | -29.07% |
| 2011 | 547 | 84 | 18.14% |
| 2010 | 463 | 0 | 0% |