11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchula | 1 | 5,006 | 4,893 | 0.44% | 1,532 | 3 | City |
| Wauchula | 2 | 5,006 | 4,894 | 0.44% | 1,532 | 3 | City |
| Bowling Green | 3 | 2,472 | 2,390 | 0.65% | 1,956 | 1 | City |
| Bowling Green | 4 | 2,472 | 2,391 | 0.65% | 1,956 | 1 | City |
| Zolfo Springs | 5 | 1,768 | 1,729 | 0.4% | 1,017 | 2 | Town |
| Zolfo Springs | 6 | 1,768 | 1,731 | 0.4% | 1,017 | 2 | Town |
| Fort Green Springs | 7 | 658 | 530 | 4.44% | 63 | 10 | CDP |
| Lemon Grove | 8 | 598 | 486 | -0.66% | 20 | 30 | CDP |
| Ona | 9 | 544 | 658 | 7.09% | 20 | 27 | CDP |
| Gardner | 10 | 500 | 367 | 0.4% | 65 | 8 | CDP |
| Fort Green | 11 | 106 | 182 | 0% | 26 | 4 | CDP |
Wauchula is the largest city in Hardee County, with a population of 5,006.
Fort Green is the smallest city in Hardee County, with a population of 106.
There are 11 cities in Hardee County, Florida.