Hendry County, FL

County

Demographics of Hendry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.2%

Households with Children

39.6%

School Enrollment K-12

5,191

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 31.9%
High School / GED: 33.4%
Some College or Associate's: 22.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.1%
Single Parents: 18.4%
Couples & Adults: 35.0%
Living Alone: 25.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 57.6%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 10.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.4%
Puerto Rican: 6.7%
Cuban: 24.7%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 12.4%
South American: 2.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 22.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 76.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 38.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 10.1%
Other Black: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 48.2%
Spanish: 49.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.6%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Hendry County

Neighborhoods in Hendry County

South Clewiston / Sugar Junction

Moss Landing / Denaud

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources