Hardee County, Florida
Hardee County: county in Florida, United States
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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 104 years ago in 1921.
County Snapshot
Hardee County at a glance
Hardee County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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SweetwaterPopulation 20,747
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.4927,-81.8099 |
| Named for | Cary A. Hardee |
| Altitude | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Capital | Wauchula |
| Establishment | April 23, 1921 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:25:52 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Hardee County is Sweetwater with a population of 20,747. Other cities include, Wauchula population 4,771, Bowling Green population 2,897 and Zolfo Springs population 1,774. 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 |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hardee County
Official Website- 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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|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
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