Hardee County's estimated 2026 population is 26,316 with a growth rate of 0.47% 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 -5.1% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (61.41%)
Two or more races (17.44%)
Other race (11.51%)
Black or African American (6.53%)
Native American (2%)
Asian (1.11%)
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% |
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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