Fort Pierce is a city located in St. Lucie County Florida. Fort Pierce has a 2024 population of 49,962. It is also the county seat of St. Lucie County. Fort Pierce is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Pierce is $58,317 with a poverty rate of 29.05%. The median age in Fort Pierce is 38.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Pierce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,945 | 44.42% |
| White | 19,827 | 42.05% |
| Two or more races | 3,194 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 2,132 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 794 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 261 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,971 | 2.58 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Non Family | 7,428 | 1.26 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 5,978 | 3.25 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 3,451 | 3.84 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Male | 1,114 | 3.9 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
47.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,122 | 13.07% |
| Associates Degree | 2,753 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,729 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,612 | 8.28% |
| High School Graduate | 9,689 | 30.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,530 | 8.02% |
| Some College | 6,099 | 19.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,923 | 9,074 | 1,356 |
| White | 12,752 | 11,629 | 3,883 |
| Hispanic | 5,021 | 3,398 | 710 |
| 2+ Races | 2,028 | 1,355 | 457 |
| Other Race | 1,044 | 711 | 155 |
| Asian | 452 | 443 | 289 |
| Native American | 157 | 130 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,882 | $35,821 | $48,030 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,912 | $54,515 | $52,799 |
| High School Graduate | $28,654 | $36,044 | $18,268 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,874 | $39,896 | $18,807 |
| Overall | $31,335 | $36,455 | $24,840 |
| Some College | $29,609 | $29,202 | $30,407 |
$31,335
Average Earnings
$36,455
Average Male
$24,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.53% of Fort Pierce residents speak only English, while 26.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20,834 | 8,260 | 39.65% |
| Hispanic | 9,535 | 2,633 | 27.61% |
| White | 14,748 | 2,403 | 16.29% |
| Multiple | 3,194 | 818 | 25.61% |
| Other | 2,120 | 605 | 28.54% |
| Asian | 794 | 66 | 8.31% |
| Native | 261 | 45 | 17.24% |
29.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.89%
Male Poverty Rate
31.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Pierce is Black, with 39.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Pierce is Asian, with 8.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.85% |
| High School | 26.62% |
| Some College | 18.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.9% |
| Female Employed | 17.86% |
| Male Employed | 8.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,288 | $64,348 |
| Households | $45,121 | $58,317 |
| Married Families | $64,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,074 | $45,457 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,003
Number of Veterans
1,868
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 872 |
| First Gulf War | 401 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 608 |
| 75+ | 536 |
| 55 to 64 | 414 |
| 35 to 54 | 372 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 8.39% |
| Black | 481 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 2.53% |
| Other Race | 69 | 5.01% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 23 | 12.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.17%
Born in Fort Pierce
83.63%
Native Born
16.37%
Foreign Born
9.88%
Non Citizen
6.5%
Naturalized
83.63% of Fort Pierce residents were born in the United States, with 47.17% having been born in Florida. 9.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 52,902 | 588 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 52,314 | 588 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 51,726 | 588 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 51,138 | 588 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 50,550 | 588 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 49,962 | 588 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 49,374 | 783 | 1.61% |
| 2022 | 48,591 | 304 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 48,287 | 677 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 47,610 | 1,561 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 46,049 | 139 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 45,910 | 384 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 45,526 | 560 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 44,966 | 815 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 44,151 | 742 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 43,409 | 500 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 42,909 | 284 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 42,625 | 294 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 42,331 | 261 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 42,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,516 | 686 | 1.86% |
| 1990 | 36,830 | 3,028 | 8.96% |
| 1980 | 33,802 | 4,081 | 13.73% |
| 1970 | 29,721 | 4,465 | 17.68% |
| 1960 | 25,256 | 11,754 | 87.05% |
| 1950 | 13,502 | 5,462 | 67.94% |
| 1940 | 8,040 | 3,237 | 67.4% |
| 1930 | 4,803 | -48,099 | -90.92% |