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Hendry County, Florida
Hendry County, Florida. Hendry County had 48,276 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 21.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 12051.
Hendry County is one of the 2 counties of the Clewiston, FL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,276
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,619 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,382
Median household income
$56,393
±$6,381 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$219,200
±$14,899 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,003
±$73 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Hendry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 39,619 residents in Hendry County. The Census Bureau estimates 48,276 for July 1, 2025, up 21.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,382 over 1,156 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hendry County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,382 | 22,416,077 | +1,650 |
| Households | 14,130±340 | 8,752,810 | +1,603 |
| Average household size | 2.83±0.07 | 2.51 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 16,149±31 | 10,256,470 | +1,345 |
Hendry County's population since 2000
From 36,210 in 2000 to 48,276 in 2025: up 33.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hendry County?
Hendry County holds 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Clewiston with 7,594 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clewiston | 7,327 | $57,222 |
|---|---|---|
| LaBelle | 4,966 | $53,309 |
| Port LaBelle | 5,450 | $75,231 |
| Montura | 3,343 | $34,617 |
| Harlem | 2,441 | $46,038 |
| Fort Denaud | 2,049 | $56,042 |
| PioneerGEOID 1257320 | 752 | $64,015 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hendry County?
The median resident of Hendry County is 35.8 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.3%. 30.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hendry County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8±0.7 | 42.6 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.6% | 27.4% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.3%±0.5 pts | 50.4% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.5%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.0%±2.6 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.8%±2.2 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.7%±2.5 pts | 11.5% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.0%±3.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2%±2.7 pts | 34.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.2 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hendry County earn?
Half of Hendry County's 14,130 households earn less than $56,393 a year (±$6,381), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $50,237 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hendry County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,393±$6,381 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,528±$7,280 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,345±$1,955 | $42,609 | +$4,756 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5%±3.2 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7%±5.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±3.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hendry County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Hendry County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,200 by its owner (±$14,899). The median renter pays $1,003 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hendry County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,200±$14,899 | $359,000 | +$102,899 |
| Median gross rent | $1,003±$73 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3%±9.8 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,408±$91 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±3.7 pts | 67.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Housing units | 16,149±31 | 10,256,470 | +1,345 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±3.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.9%±3.7 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.5%±4.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hendry County building?
Builders took permits for 470 new housing units across Hendry County in 2025 (464 single-family), 9.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hendry County get to work?
67.8% of Hendry County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Hendry County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±2.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8%±4.7 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.5%±3.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 15.7% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min±2.5 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hendry County's census tracts?
Hendry County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,571 (Tract 6.02) to $82,188 (Tract 3).
| Tract 1.0112051000101 | 3,890±621 | $72,283 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0212051000102 | 3,552±602 | $55,039 |
| Tract 212051000200 | 6,574±762 | $49,776 |
| Tract 312051000300 | 10,480±969 | $82,188 |
| Tract 4.0112051000401 | 3,907±702 | $65,275 |
| Tract 4.0312051000403 | 4,341±756 | $41,522 |
| Tract 4.0412051000404 | 4,351±575 | $54,470 |
| Tract 6.0112051000601 | 1,158±229 | $72,708 |
| Tract 6.0212051000602 | 4,129±670 | $34,571 |
| Tract 990012051990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hendry County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 67 |
| Median household income | 55th of 67 |
| Median home value | 44th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 67 |
| Median age | 64th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hendry County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.