Fort Pierce, Florida
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Fort Pierce, Florida, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,082 | 22,416,076 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $47,072 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $250,800 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,217 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 19.3% | 21.9% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 27.4 | 28.0 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 11.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 32.9% | 46.7% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 30.3% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.6% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 43.5% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 67.5 | 64.7 | 61.4 |
Age in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.2 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.2% | 19.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.3% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 9.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.6% | 25.7% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 20.8% | 21.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 18,878 | 8,752,810 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 59.8% | 64.6% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 29.3% | 26.5% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 26.9% | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 33.5% | 28.3% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 38.1% | 31.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $25,455 | $42,609 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 28.4% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 52.9% | 30.2% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 25.9% | 12.6% | n/a |
Housing in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 22,871 | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 40.4% | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 30.0% | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 17.5% | 14.7% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,982.0 | 1,988.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 39.4% | 35.2% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,839 | $2,730 | n/a |
Education in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 23.5% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 27.6% | 27.2% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 30.2% | 28.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.5% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.2% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 54.0% | 59.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 69.2% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 28.5% | 20.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 10.7% | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 11.1% | 6.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Statistic | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 46.3% | 35.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.1% | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 12.2% | 9.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 71.2% | 69.4% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 15.2% | 22.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 23.1% | 21.6% | 16.7% |