Fort Pierce South is a CDP located in St. Lucie County Florida. Fort Pierce South has a 2024 population of 5,356. Fort Pierce South is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 19.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,468 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Pierce South is $64,258 with a poverty rate of 19.59%. The median age in Fort Pierce South is 40.2 years: 41 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Pierce South was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,748 | 58.64% |
| Black or African American | 825 | 17.61% |
| Other race | 556 | 11.87% |
| Two or more races | 494 | 10.54% |
| Native American | 63 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,084 | 2.23 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 1,052 | 1.27 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 621 | 3.3 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 217 | 3.04 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Male | 194 | 3.14 | 66 | 34 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 12.46% |
| Associates Degree | 323 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 558 | 16.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,068 | 31.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 9.47% |
| Some College | 589 | 17.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,961 | 1,536 | 450 |
| Hispanic | 809 | 525 | 77 |
| Black | 607 | 541 | 138 |
| Other Race | 394 | 324 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 85 | 0 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,594 | $58,737 | $31,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,409 | $40,848 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,607 | $42,036 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,805 | $49,034 | $31,024 |
| Some College | $40,702 | $51,304 | $36,737 |
$40,805
Average Earnings
$49,034
Average Male
$31,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74% of Fort Pierce South residents speak only English, while 26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,214 | 329 | 14.86% |
| Black | 825 | 267 | 32.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,471 | 247 | 16.79% |
| Multiple | 494 | 137 | 27.73% |
| Other | 556 | 117 | 21.04% |
19.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
24.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Pierce South is Black, with 32.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Pierce South is White, with 14.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.19% |
| Some College | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Female Employed | 12.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,120 | $79,360 |
| Households | $42,222 | $64,258 |
| Married Families | $117,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,488 | $44,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
369
Number of Veterans
324
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Korea | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 167 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 16.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
43.53%
Born in Fort Pierce South
81.52%
Native Born
18.48%
Foreign Born
8.73%
Non Citizen
9.75%
Naturalized
81.52% of Fort Pierce South residents were born in the United States, with 43.53% having been born in Florida. 8.73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,356 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 5,335 | 21 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,314 | 699 | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 4,615 | 147 | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 4,468 | 233 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 4,235 | -154 | -3.51% |
| 2018 | 4,389 | 71 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 4,318 | 326 | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 3,992 | -654 | -14.08% |
| 2015 | 4,646 | -241 | -4.93% |
| 2014 | 4,887 | -712 | -12.72% |
| 2013 | 5,599 | 637 | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 4,962 | -412 | -7.67% |
| 2011 | 5,374 | 312 | 6.16% |
| 2010 | 5,062 | 0 | 0% |