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Pierson

Florida · 1,555 residents (2025 est.) · 10.198 sq mi
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Pierson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 1,269 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $287,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,327
−49%since 2000
from 2,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+57%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,555 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pierson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,479
+129%since 2000
from $12,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+3%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,500
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(837)
Black4.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(1,621)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(1,615)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(489)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino61.8%(820)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(800)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+43.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
45.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 56.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2016
from 41.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierson, Florida?

Pierson, Florida has about 1,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Florida?

The typical household in Pierson, Florida earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierson, Florida expensive?

In Pierson, Florida, the median home is worth about $287,500.

How educated are people in Pierson, Florida?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pierson, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierson, Florida?

About 10.2% of people in Pierson, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierson, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierson, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,661 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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