Hardee County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hardee County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12049
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 637.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 638.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.492846
- Longitude
- -81.821580
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,776
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,517
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,652 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 9,126 | 38.4% |
| White | 12,087 | 50.8% |
| Black | 1,836 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 208 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,945 | 68.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,573 | 31.8% |
| White | 9,902 | 56.5% |
| Black | 1,549 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 199 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 141 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,675
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,942
- Poverty Rate
- 23.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,033
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,122 | 55.0% |
| Black | 1,872 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,077
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,175 | 26.3% |
| Republican | 6,133 | 50.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,668 | 22.1% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,534 | 45.8% |
| Female | 6,536 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,178 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,452 | 28.6% |
| Black | 784 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,337
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,184 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 649 | 18.8% |
| Black | 231 | 29.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 22.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,500 | 45.2% |
| Female | 2,837 | 43.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,280 (32.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,017 (11.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,942
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $167,897
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $941
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 4.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.