2023 ACS Census Data · Population 40,798
Hendry County is a small county in Florida with a population of 40,798. The median household income is $53,044, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.6%, median home value is $189,700, and 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 55% below the national average.
Population
40,798
2023 estimate
Rank #1190 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,044
Household
Rank #2489 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$189,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1353 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #3157 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
28.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
51.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% below Florida avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
47% below Florida avg·44% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above Florida avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,234
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
26% below Florida avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Florida avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Florida avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% above Florida avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
15,639
Households
13,944
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,379
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
57% below Florida avg·55% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
20% below Florida avg·21% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
23.4%
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