Hardee County, Florida
Total Population: 25,508
County Seat: Wauchula
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.