Hardee County, Florida

Total Population: 25,508

County Seat: Wauchula

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Median Home Value

$129,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,231

Across all households

Median Age

35.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)47.1%
Hispanic or Latino42.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.4%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.1%

65 Years and Over

16.3%

Male

54.0%

Female

46.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.1%

No Health Insurance

16.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,231

Mean Household Income

$76,755

Per Capita Income

$26,225

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

25.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$129,400

Median Rent

$954/mo

Total Housing Units

9,884

Owner-Occupied

71.4%

Renter-Occupied

28.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Average Household Size

2.90

Broadband Internet Access

81.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12049.