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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Pierce

Florida · 37,516 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 $25,121. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,000. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,516
+2%since 1990
from 36,830 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,553 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,525 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K39K43K47K50K1990201020202024Fort Pierce
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,121
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,913 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,345
+44%since 1990
from $9,961 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$517
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
46.8% rent
2.3
−25%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+1%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Pierce, Florida?

Fort Pierce, Florida has about 37,516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Pierce, Florida earns about $25,121 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 $57,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierce, Florida?

About 12.7% 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 30.9% of people in Fort Pierce, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Pierce, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Pierce, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 686 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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