Data as of November 4, 2026 · refreshed automatically from the official Florida voter file
Hardee County, Florida has 11,432 active registered voters — 58.1% Republican, 21.3% Democratic, and 17.1% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
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| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 976 | 476 | 48.77% |
| 2 | 05.2 | 525 | 241 | 45.9% |
| 3 | 07.4 | 1,467 | 669 | 45.6% |
| 4 | 09.2 | 1,558 | 647 | 41.53% |
| 5 | 04.1 | 401 | 153 | 38.15% |
| 6 | 06.1 | 634 | 202 | 31.86% |
| 7 | 10.2 | 557 | 148 | 26.57% |
| 8 | 02.1 | 636 | 161 | 25.31% |
| 9 | 07.2 | 405 | 92 | 22.72% |
| 10 | 11.2 | 524 | 95 | 18.13% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Hardee County voted for president
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Hardee County at a glance.
Hardee County had an estimated 26,068 residents in July 2024, the 53rd most populous of Florida's 67 counties, up 2.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 19,620 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 16.8% are 65 or older. Its 11,432 active registered voters equal about 58.3% of that voting-age population.
It covers 638 square miles of land (41 people per square mile), and 64.7% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Wauchula (4,984), Bowling Green (2,456) and Zolfo Springs (1,761). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 35.8, a median household income of $60,489, 12.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 71.4% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 8,143 votes were cast for president, about 41.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 21.5% and the Republican ticket 77.8%. The two-party margin moved from R+29.7 in 2008 to R+56.3 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 26,068
- Population (2020 census base)
- 25,332
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 19,620
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 58.3
- Residents 65 and older
- 16.8%
- People per square mile
- 41
- Living outside incorporated places
- 64.7%
- Land area
- 638 sq mi
- Median age
- 35.8
- Median household income
- $60,489
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 12.1%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71.4%
Largest cities and towns
- Wauchula 4,984
- Bowling Green 2,456
- Zolfo Springs 1,761
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.5% | 77.8% | R+56.3 | 8,143 |
| 2020 | 27.1% | 72.2% | R+45.1 | 8,485 |
| 2016 | 28.3% | 69.1% | R+40.8 | 7,577 |
| 2012 | 34.1% | 65.0% | R+30.9 | 7,222 |
| 2008 | 34.6% | 64.3% | R+29.7 | 7,412 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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