Hardee County, FL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,231
Per Capita Income
$26,225
Poverty Rate
24.3%
SNAP Recipients
25.9%
Gini Index
0.501
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.1%
$25K–$50K21.2%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K3.2%
$200K+4.4%
The median household income in Hardee County, FL is $54,231 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,225. 24.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 25.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.501 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).