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HENDRY COUNTY PROFILE
HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: In 2006-2008 there were 11,000 households in Hendry County. The average household size was 3.2 people.
Families made up 78 percent of the households in Hendry County. This figure includes both married-couple families (56 percent) and other families (22 percent). Nonfamily households made up 22 percent of all households in Hendry County. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.
The Types of Households in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Type of Household |
Percent of households |
| Married-couple families |
56% |
| Other families |
22% |
| People living alone |
17% |
| Other nonfamily households |
5% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
NATIVITY AND LANGUAGE: Data for this section cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. Displaying the data would risk disclosing information for individuals.
GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY: In 2006-2008, 72 percent of the people at least one year old living in Hendry County were living in the same residence one year earlier; 14 percent had moved during the past year from another residence in the same county, 6 percent from another county in the same state, 1 percent from another state, and 7 percent from abroad.
Geographic Mobility of Residents of Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Residence one year ago |
Percent of people age 1 year and over |
| Same residence |
72% |
| Different residence, same county |
14% |
| Different county, same state |
6% |
| Different state |
1% |
| Abroad |
7% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
EDUCATION: In 2006-2008, 59 percent of people 25 years and over had at least graduated from high school and 6 percent had a bachelor's degree or higher. Forty-one percent were dropouts; they were not enrolled in school and had not graduated from high school.
The total school enrollment in Hendry County was 9,800 in 2006-2008. Nursery school and kindergarten enrollment was 1,500 and elementary or high school enrollment was 7,000 children. College or graduate school enrollment was 1,300.
The Educational Attainment of People in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Highest level |
Percent of people 25 years and over |
| Graduate or professional degree |
2% |
| Bachelor's degree |
4% |
| Associate's degree |
4% |
| Some college, no degree |
13% |
| High school diploma or equivalency |
36% |
| Less than high school diploma |
41% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
DISABILITY: Data for this section cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. Displaying the data would risk disclosing information for individuals.
INDUSTRIES: In 2006-2008, for the employed population 16 years and older, the leading industries in Hendry County were Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, 35 percent, and Educational services, and health care, and social assistance, 12 percent.
Employment by Industry in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
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Type of Industry |
Percent of employed people
16 years and over |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining |
35% |
| Construction |
8% |
| Manufacturing |
4% |
| Wholesale trade |
3% |
| Retail trade |
10% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities |
2% |
| Information |
1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing |
4% |
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and
waste management services |
6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance |
12% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation, and food services |
5% |
| Other Services, except public administration |
3% |
| Public administration |
6% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
OCCUPATIONS AND TYPE OF EMPLOYER: Data for this section cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. Displaying the data would risk disclosing information for individuals.
TRAVEL TO WORK: Fifty-seven percent of Hendry County workers drove to work alone in 2006-2008, 17 percent carpooled, 18 percent took public transportation, and 3 percent used other means. The remaining 5 percent worked at home. Among those who commuted to work, it took them on average 31.7 minutes to get to work.
INCOME: The median income of households in Hendry County was $38,736. Seventy-eight percent of the households received earnings and 18 percent received retirement income other than Social Security. Thirty percent of the households received Social Security. The average income from Social Security was $15,507. These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source.
POVERTY AND PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: In 2006-2008, 27 percent of people were in poverty. Twenty-eight percent of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 6 percent of people 65 years old and over. Eighteen percent of all families and 30 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.
Poverty Rates in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Families or people |
Percent below poverty level |
| People age 65 and over |
6% |
| Related children under 18 years |
28% |
| All families |
18% |
| Female householder families |
30% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
POPULATION OF Hendry County: In 2006-2008, Hendry County had a total population of 39,000 - 17,000 (44 percent) females and 22,000 (56 percent) males. The median age was 30.6 years. Twenty-nine percent of the population was under 18 years and 11 percent was 65 years and older.
The Age Distribution of People in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Age Category |
Percent of population |
| 65 and over |
11% |
| 45 to 64 |
19% |
| 25 to 44 |
28% |
| 18 to 24 |
13% |
| Under 18 |
29% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
For people reporting one race alone, 70 percent was White; 15 percent was Black or African American; less than 0.5 percent was American Indian and Alaska Native; less than 0.5 percent was Asian; less than 0.5 percent was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 13 percent was Some other race. One percent reported Two or more races. Forty-seven percent of the people in Hendry County was Hispanic. Thirty-eight percent of the people in Hendry County was White non-Hispanic. People of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: In 2006-2008, Hendry County had a total of 13,000 housing units, 20 percent of which were vacant. Of the total housing units, 48 percent was in single-unit structures, 8 percent was in multi-unit structures, and 44 percent was mobile homes. Thirty-seven percent of the housing units were built since 1990.
The Types of Housing Units in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Type of housing unit |
Percent of housing units |
| Single-unit structures |
48% |
| In multi-unit structures |
8% |
| Mobile homes |
44% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
OCCUPIED HOUSING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS: In 2006-2008, Hendry County had 11,000 occupied housing units - 7,400 (69 percent) owner occupied and 3,300 (31 percent) renter occupied. Ten percent of the households did not have telephone service and 8 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. Multi Vehicle households were not rare. Thirty-nine percent had two vehicles and another 17 percent had three or more.
HOUSING COSTS: The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $1,034, nonmortgaged owners $392, and renters $724. Forty-seven percent of owners with mortgages, 9 percent of owners without mortgages, and 50 percent of renters in Hendry County spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing.
Occupants with a Housing Cost Burden in Hendry County, Florida in 2006-2008
| Type of occupant |
Percent paying 30 percent or more of income for housing |
| Owners with mortgage |
47% |
| Owners without mortgage |
9% |
| Renters |
50% |
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Source: American Community Survey, 2006-2008
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program produces the official population estimates for the nation, states, counties and places, and the official estimates of housing units for states and counties. The population and housing characteristics included above are derived from the American Community Survey.
Notes:
• Detail may not add to totals due to rounding.
• Percentages are based on unrounded numbers.
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