Hardee County, Florida

Hardee County: County in Florida, United States

About

Hardee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,731 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,822 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wauchula. The county was created 103 years ago in 1921.

Hardee County locator map
Location of Hardee County on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Hardee County

Population : 26,822 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
Area : 1653 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.1%
Land as percent of area : 99.9%
Named for : Cary A. Hardee
Altitude : 62 feet / 19 meters
Capital : Wauchula
Establishment : April 04, 1921
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 07:31:03 (21st November 2024)
Density : 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.39% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Hardee County is located at 27°29'34"N 81°48'36"W (27.4927000, -81.8099300). It has 3 neighbors: DeSoto County, Highlands County and Manatee County.

Hardee County map

The largest city of Hardee County is Sweetwater with a population of 20,747. Other cities include, Wauchula population 4,771 and Bowling Green population 2,897. See all Hardee County cities & populated places.

Hardee County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardee County.

City Name Population Title
Sweetwater 20,747 City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Wauchula 4,771 City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
Bowling Green 2,897 City in Florida
Zolfo Springs 1,774 Town in Florida, USA

Hardee County has 3 neighbours.

  • Wauchula

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hardee County decreased by 3.39% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 27,731 - census
2011 27,684 -0.17% estimation process
2012 27,439 -0.89% estimation process
2013 27,311 -0.47% estimation process
2014 27,266 -0.17% estimation process
2015 27,177 -0.33% estimation process
2016 27,219 0.15% estimation process
2017 27,154 -0.24% estimation process
2018 27,168 0.05% estimation process
2019 26,937 -0.86% estimation process
2020 26,822 -0.43% estimation process

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