Hardee County, Florida
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Hardee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 26,938. Its county seat is Wauchula, Florida6.
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History
It was named for Cary A. Hardee, Governor of Florida from 1921 to 1925. Hardee County was created in 1921.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,653 km² (638 mi²). 1,651 km² (637 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.16% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 26,938 people, 8,166 households, and 6,255 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (42/mi²). There are 9,820 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 70.66% White, 8.33% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 17.99% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. 35.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,166 households out of which 34.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.00% are married couples living together, 11.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.40% are non-families. 18.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.06 and the average family size is 3.40.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 19.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 119.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 123.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,183, and the median income for a family is $32,487. Males have a median income of $23,793 versus $18,823 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,445. 24.60% of the population and 17.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.20% of those under the age of 18 and 16.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
- City of Bowling Green
- City of Wauchula
- Town of Zolfo Springs
External links
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Hardee County Board of County Commissioners (http://www.hardeecounty.net/) official website
- Hardee County Supervisor of Elections (http://www.hardeecountyelections.com/)
- Hardee County Property Appraiser (http://www.qpublic.net/hardee)
- Hardee County Sheriff's Office (http://www.hardeeso.com/)
- Hardee County Tax Collector (http://www.floridataxcollectors.com/CountyPage.cfm?CountyID=25)
Special districts
- Hardee County Public Schools (http://www.hardee.k12.fl.us/)
- Southwest Florida Water Management District (http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us)
Judicial branch
- Hardee County Clerk of Courts (http://www.hardeeclerk.com/)
- Public Defender, 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://www.jud10.org/pd.htm) serving Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties
- Office of the State Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://www.fpaa.state.fl.us/Circuit/%5C%5Cjud10.flcourts.org/sa.htm)
- Circuit and County Court for the 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://www.jud10.org/)