Hendry County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Florida

The population of Hendry County, Florida is 40,798 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $53,044, the median home value is $189,700, and the median age is 35.7.

The population of Hendry County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (39,005 → 46,130), a +1.21% annualized rate.

Hendry County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

40,798

Population

+1.21%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,044

Median Income

$189,700

Median Home Value

Hendry County covers 1,156 sq mi of land at 35.3 people per square mile.

About Hendry County, FL

Hendry County is a county in Florida with a population of 40,798. It ranks #46 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

The median household income in Hendry County is $53,044, below the US median of $74,580. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $189,700, with monthly rent averaging $958. The homeownership rate of 72.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hendry County reflects 10.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.7 minutes each way.

Hendry County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hendry County had a population of 39,005 in 2010 and 46,130 in 2024, a 18.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,130 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.24%.

46,130

Population (2024)

39,005

Population (2010)

46,130

Peak (2024)

1.24%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	39,005	-	-	estimate
2011	38,968	-37	-0.09%	estimate
2012	37,864	-1,104	-2.83%	estimate
2013	37,802	-62	-0.16%	estimate
2014	38,467	+665	+1.76%	estimate
2015	39,242	+775	+2.01%	estimate
2016	40,097	+855	+2.18%	estimate
2017	41,074	+977	+2.44%	estimate
2018	41,306	+232	+0.56%	estimate
2019	42,069	+763	+1.85%	estimate
2020	39,723	-2,346	-5.58%	estimate
2021	40,221	+498	+1.25%	estimate
2022	41,725	+1,504	+3.74%	estimate
2023	44,111	+2,386	+5.72%	estimate
2024	46,130	+2,019	+4.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	55.2%
Black or African American	10.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.7

Median Age

45.2%

Female

54.8%

Male

13.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.4%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

7.5%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

13.7%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

5.1%

65–74

7.8%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,044$-18,667 vs state
Mean household income	$74,323
Per-capita income	$26,234
Poverty rate	17.3%+8.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	59.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.7%

Agriculture

16.5%

Construction

12.5%

Finance & real estate

8.4%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Education & health care

6.0%

Retail trade

4.3%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Hendry County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.

How residents commute

3.0%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

66.6%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

31.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$189,700$-135,300 vs state

Median home value

$958

Median rent

72.4%

Homeownership rate

15,639

Total housing units

89.2%

Occupied

10.8%

Vacant

27.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

79.4%

With health insurance

91.2%

With broadband internet

19.2%

Foreign-born

3.9%

Veterans (18+)

11.7%

With a disability

49.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

69.5%

High School+

10.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hendry County, Florida has a population of 40,798 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 35 people per square mile.

The population of Hendry County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (39,005 → 46,130), a +1.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hendry County, Florida is $53,044, with mean (average) household income of $74,323 and per-capita income of $26,234. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hendry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (55.2%), Black or African American (10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hendry County, Florida is 35.7 years. Residents are 45.2% female and 54.8% male.

The median home value in Hendry County is $189,700 and median monthly rent is $958. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,639 total housing units, 10.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hendry County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Hendry County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.