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Fort Pierce

Florida · 41,590 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 $31,598. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,300. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,590
+11%since 2000
from 37,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,722 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K43K47K50K1990201020202024Fort Pierce
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,598
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,961
+18%since 2000
from $14,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+87%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(14,639)
Black40.4%(16,787)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(9,004)
Asian0.8%(337)
Other0.8%(334)
Diversity Score82.3%(34,218)
Diversity Score
82
+5%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Pierce, Florida?

Fort Pierce, Florida has about 41,590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Pierce, Florida earns about $31,598 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 $134,300, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierce, Florida?

About 13.0% 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 28.1% 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 4,760 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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