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Pierson

Florida · 1,736 residents · 10.198 sq mi
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Pierson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,611. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 860 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,700. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,736
−33%since 2000
from 2,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
+8%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pierson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,611
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,492
Unchangedsince 2000
from $12,450 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction33.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+58%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(693)
Black4.6%(80)
Hispanic / Latino54.1%(940)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,177)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierson, Florida?

Pierson, Florida has about 1,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Florida?

The typical household in Pierson, Florida earns about $28,611 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 $116,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Pierson, Florida?

About 8.1% 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 41.0% 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 1,252 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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