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Hardee County, FL: growth, migration and housing
Hardee County has 25,932 residents, up 2.4% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 640 households moved in and 623 moved out (+17 net), bringing in a net $3.4M of income. Median household income is $60,489, the median home $153,600 and median rent $962 a month.
In Florida: 60th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 56th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 67 counties for median household income · 58th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hardee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, FL | 112 | $5.3M |
| Highlands County, FL | 71 | $3.4M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 50 | $2.3M |
| Manatee County, FL | 38 | $2.1M |
| DeSoto County, FL | 36 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hardee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, FL | 141 | $6.5M |
| Highlands County, FL | 95 | $4.1M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 34 | $1.4M |
| DeSoto County, FL | 30 | $1.5M |
| Manatee County, FL | 22 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.