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Founded
  
May 11, 1923

Largest city
  
Clewiston

Time zone
  
Eastern: UTC-5/-4

Area
  
3,082 km²

County seat
  
LaBelle

Named for
  
Francis A. Hendry

Congressional districts
  
20th, 25th

Website
  
www.hendryfla.net

Population
  
37,471 (2013)

Unemployment rate
  
7.1% (Apr 2015)

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Cities
  
LaBelle, Clewiston, Big Cypress Indian Reservation

Rivers
  
Caloosahatchee River, Bedman Creek, Pollywog Creek

Points of interest
  
Clewiston Museum, Lake Okeechobee, Ah‑Tah‑Thi‑Ki Seminole Indian Mu, Barron Park, Roberts Ranch

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

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Map of Hendry County, FL, USA

Hendry County comprises the Clewiston, Fla. Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Hendry County was created in 1923. It was named for Captain Francis A. Hendry, one of the first white 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. The county borders Lake Okeechobee; the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail runs through Hendry County.

Demographics

As of the census 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 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.

2010 Census

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.

Libraries

The Hendry County Library Cooperative has three branches:

  • Clewiston
  • Barron
  • Harlem
  • Cities

  • Clewiston
  • LaBelle
  • Census-designated places

  • Fort Denaud
  • Harlem
  • Montura
  • Pioneer
  • Port LaBelle
  • Other unincorporated communities

  • Felda
  • Flaghole
  • Ladeca Acres
  • Airports

  • Airglades Airport
  • LaBelle Municipal Airport
  • References

    Hendry County, Florida Wikipedia