Hardee County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hardee County decreased by 1,071. In this period, the peak population was 29,613 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26,831 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,642 | -189 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 27,269 | 627 | 2.35% |
| 2003 | 27,450 | 181 | 0.66% |
| 2004 | 27,737 | 287 | 1.05% |
| 2005 | 27,972 | 235 | 0.85% |
| 2006 | 28,346 | 374 | 1.34% |
| 2007 | 29,018 | 672 | 2.37% |
| 2008 | 29,342 | 324 | 1.12% |
| 2009 | 29,613 | 271 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 27,731 | -1,882 | -6.36% |
| 2011 | 27,681 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 27,433 | -248 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 27,307 | -126 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 27,259 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 27,167 | -92 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 27,228 | 61 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 27,172 | -56 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 27,106 | -66 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 26,806 | -300 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 25,339 | -1,467 | -5.47% |
| 2021 | 25,322 | -17 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 25,651 | 329 | 1.30% |
| 2023 | 25,760 | 109 | 0.42% |
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Hardee County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hardee County's population increased by 900 (3.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Hardee County's population decreased by 2,392 (8.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Hardee County's population increased by 421 (1.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hardee County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,760.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardee County's population peaked in year 2009 at 29,613.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardee County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 25,322.
Hardee County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hardee County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hardee County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.99% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hardee County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Hardee County population grew the most, with an increase of 672 people (a 2.37% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Hardee County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,882 people (a 6.36% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hardee County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hardee County's population increased by 438 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 329 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 109 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hardee County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hardee County decreased by 1,547 (5.67%). The population was highest at 27,259 in the year 2014 and lowest at 25,322 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)