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Fort Pierce South

Florida · 5,672 residents · 2.592 sq mi
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Fort Pierce South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,672
+7%since 1990
from 5,320 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,188 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,052 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
−1%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Fort Pierce South
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,308
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,801
+25%since 1990
from $13,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$562
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $468 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
36.5% rent
2.2
−2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(4,926)
Black5.5%(293)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(146)
Asian0.9%(49)
Diversity Score23%(1,224)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,765)
Black13%(736)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(998)
Asian1.2%(66)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,492)
62
+168%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Pierce South, Florida?

Fort Pierce South, Florida has about 5,672 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Pierce South, Florida?

The typical household in Fort Pierce South, Florida earns about $31,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Pierce South, Florida expensive?

In Fort Pierce South, Florida, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierce South, Florida?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Pierce South, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Pierce South, Florida?

About 17.6% of people in Fort Pierce South, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Pierce South, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Pierce South, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 352 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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