Hendry County, Florida

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Hendry County, Florida
Map of Florida highlighting Hendry County
Location in the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the U.S.
Founded May 11, 1923
Named for Francis A. Hendry
Seat LaBelle
Largest city Clewiston
Area
 • Total 1,190 sq mi (3,082 km2)
 • Land 1,153 sq mi (2,986 km2)
 • Water 37 sq mi (96 km2), 3.1%
Population
 • (2010) 39,140
 • Density 34/sq mi (13/km²)
Congressional districts 20th, 25th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.hendryfla.net

Hendry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,140.[1] Its county seat is LaBelle.[2]

Hendry County comprises the Clewiston, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Hendry County was created in 1923. It was named for Major Francis A. Hendry, one of the first settlers.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,190 square miles (3,100 km2), of which 1,153 square miles (2,990 km2) is land and 37 square miles (96 km2) (3.1%) is water.[3]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 3,492
1940 5,237 50.0%
1950 6,051 15.5%
1960 8,119 34.2%
1970 11,859 46.1%
1980 18,599 56.8%
1990 25,773 38.6%
2000 36,210 40.5%
2010 39,140 8.1%
Est. 2014 38,505 [4] −1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 36,210 people, 10,850 households, and 8,137 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 12,294 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 66.08% White, 14.75% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.67% from other races, and 3.22% from two or more races. 39.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2005 the population was 45.8% Latino, 39.9% non-Hispanic white, 13.4% African-American and 1.4% Native American. (Source=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/12051.html)

In 2000 there were 10,850 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the county the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.4 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,592, and the median income for a family was $34,902. Males had a median income of $25,896 versus $20,070 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,663. About 16.9% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.9% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

In 2010 the population of Hendry Country was 39,140. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 34.9% non-Hispanic white, 13.4% black or African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% non-Hispanic reporting some other race, 2.7% reporting two or more races and 49.2% Hispanic or Latino.[10]

Politics

Presidential elections results
Year Republican Democratic Other
2012 52.4% 46.5% 1.1%
2008 52.9% 45.8% 1.3%
2004 58.9% 40.5% 0.6%
2000 58.3% 39.8% 1.9%

Libraries

The Hendry County Library Cooperative has three branches:

  • Clewiston
  • Barron
  • Harlem

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

  • Felda
  • Pioneer Plantation
  • Montura Ranch Estates
  • Flaghole
  • Ladeca Acres

Transportation

Airports

See also

References

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External links

Government links/constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

Tourism links

Museum and Library Resources

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