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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pierce County

Georgia · 15,636 residents · 340.456 sq mi
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Pierce County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,895. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,636
+17%since 1990
from 13,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Pierce County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,895
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,499 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,230
+44%since 1990
from $9,858 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.7
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(11,694)
Black11.7%(1,558)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.3%(3,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(13,425)
Black10.8%(1,691)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(357)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score29.6%(4,636)
30
+5%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce County, Georgia?

Pierce County, Georgia has about 15,636 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pierce County, Georgia?

The typical household in Pierce County, Georgia earns about $29,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce County, Georgia expensive?

In Pierce County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce County, Georgia?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce County, Georgia?

About 18.4% of people in Pierce County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,308 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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