Hendry County, Florida's estimated 2024 population is 45,275 with a growth rate of 4.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hendry County, Florida is the 45th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 39,005 and has seen a growth of 16.07% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,985 | 1,942 | 3.66% |
| 2028 | 53,043 | 1,942 | 3.8% |
| 2027 | 51,101 | 1,942 | 3.95% |
| 2026 | 49,159 | 1,942 | 4.11% |
| 2025 | 47,217 | 1,942 | 4.29% |
| 2024 | 45,275 | 1,942 | 4.48% |
| 2023 | 43,333 | 1,942 | 4.69% |
| 2022 | 41,391 | 1,176 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 40,215 | 492 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 39,723 | -2,346 | -5.58% |
| 2019 | 42,069 | 763 | 1.85% |
| 2018 | 41,306 | 232 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 41,074 | 977 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 40,097 | 855 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 39,242 | 775 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 38,467 | 665 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 37,802 | -62 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 37,864 | -1,104 | -2.83% |
| 2011 | 38,968 | -37 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 39,005 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 25,773 | 7,174 | 38.57% |
| 1980 | 18,599 | 6,740 | 56.83% |
| 1970 | 11,859 | 3,740 | 46.06% |
| 1960 | 8,119 | 2,068 | 34.18% |
| 1950 | 6,051 | 814 | 15.54% |
| 1940 | 5,237 | 1,745 | 49.97% |
| 1930 | 3,492 | -51,493 | -93.65% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,532 | 55.23% |
| Two or more races | 9,711 | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,394 | 10.77% |
| Other race | 2,685 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 1,047 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 429 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,944 | 2.76 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 6,237 | 3.4 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 3,948 | 1.28 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 2,513 | 3.4 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 1,246 | 2.93 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,623 | 13.82% |
| Associates Degree | 2,531 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,159 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 653 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 9,394 | 35.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,370 | 16.67% |
| Some College | 3,479 | 13.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,043 | 7,981 | 1,040 |
| White | 8,734 | 7,632 | 1,530 |
| 2+ Races | 6,391 | 3,720 | 358 |
| Black | 2,553 | 1,915 | 82 |
| Other Race | 1,650 | 935 | 110 |
| Native American | 696 | 313 | 32 |
| Asian | 190 | 159 | 110 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,023 | $61,235 | $41,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $32,740 | $24,882 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,725 | $42,104 | $31,062 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,604 | $32,053 | $22,845 |
| Overall | $36,624 | $39,239 | $32,478 |
| Some College | $42,937 | $41,568 | $45,128 |
$36,624
Average Earnings
$39,239
Average Male
$32,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49% of Hendry County, Florida residents speak only English, while 51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,936 | 5,564 | 24.26% |
| Multiple | 9,595 | 2,969 | 30.94% |
| White | 11,530 | 1,986 | 17.22% |
| Black | 4,104 | 570 | 13.89% |
| Other | 2,673 | 507 | 18.97% |
| Native | 1,039 | 367 | 35.32% |
| Asian | 429 | 274 | 63.87% |
21.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hendry County, Florida is Asian, with 63.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hendry County, Florida is Black, with 13.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.77% |
| High School | 20.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.98% |
| Some College | 12.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.16% |
| Male Employed | 12.91% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,766 | $81,478 |
| Households | $53,044 | $74,323 |
| Married Families | $70,822 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,858 | $46,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,201
Number of Veterans
1,158
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 364 |
| Second Gulf War | 350 |
| First Gulf War | 134 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 323 |
| 65 to 74 | 311 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 1.57% |
| Black | 86 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 38 | 5.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
50.68%
Born in Hendry County, Florida
71.75%
Native Born
28.25%
Foreign Born
15.82%
Non Citizen
12.43%
Naturalized
71.75% of Hendry County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 50.68% having been born in Florida. 15.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.