Statistics for Hardee County
Latest official figures for Hardee County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 25,932 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 357 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 296 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 13.72 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.38 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.9 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 60,489 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,475.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -1.7 % | 2024 |