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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Pierce

Florida · 36,830 residents · 24.155 sq mi
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Fort Pierce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,900. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

36,830
−2%vs 2000
vs 37,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,525 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K39K43K47K50K1990201020202024Fort Pierce
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,913
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,121 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,961
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,345 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $517 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
46.7% rent
3.0
+33%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(15,516)
Black40.3%(15,109)
Hispanic / Latino15%(5,629)
Asian0.8%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(29,309)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(19,807)
Black42.5%(15,666)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,168)
Asian0.4%(141)
Other3.3%(1,216)
Diversity Score72.1%(26,545)
72
−8%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Pierce, Florida?

Fort Pierce, Florida has about 36,830 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Pierce, Florida earns about $18,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Pierce, Florida expensive?

In Fort Pierce, Florida, the median home is worth about $56,900, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierce, Florida?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Pierce, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Pierce, Florida?

About 29.2% of people in Fort Pierce, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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