Hardee County, Florida Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hardee County, Florida
Hardee County, Florida Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
25,675
Median Age
35.8
Male Median
35.5
Female Median
37.0
Hardee County, Florida Population Growth

Hardee County, Florida Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.7%%.
-6.7%% Growth
Hardee County, Florida Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hardee County, Florida Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.8 | 25,675 |
| 2023 | 35.9 | 25,508 |
| 2022 | 35.2 | 25,528 |
| 2021 | 35.6 | 25,632 |
| 2020 | 35.4 | 27,027 |
| 2019 | 35.4 | 27,131 |
| 2018 | 35.1 | 27,228 |
| 2017 | 34.9 | 27,326 |
| 2016 | 34.3 | 27,302 |
| 2015 | 34.8 | 27,468 |
| 2014 | 33.4 | 27,549 |
| 2013 | 33.7 | 27,336 |
| 2012 | 33.1 | 27,347 |
| 2011 | 33.0 | 27,690 |
| 2010 | 33.4 | 27,521 |
Hardee County, Florida Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 18.4% |
| 18–24 | 10.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65+ | 16.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Hardee County, Florida
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hardee County, Florida
The median age in Hardee County, Florida is 35.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hardee County, Florida is 25,675.
In Hardee County, Florida, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hardee County, Florida is aging.