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Pierson

Florida · 1,542 residents · 10.198 sq mi
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Pierson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 1,054 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,542
−41%since 2000
from 2,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+45%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pierson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,004
+61%since 2000
from $12,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(725)
Black2.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(730)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.9%(13)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,031)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+38.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+110%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierson, Florida?

Pierson, Florida has about 1,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Florida?

The typical household in Pierson, Florida earns about $52,917 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 $145,800.

How educated are people in Pierson, Florida?

About 11.1% 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 24.8% 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 1,446 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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