Pierson is a town located in Volusia County Florida. Pierson has a 2024 population of 1,563. Pierson is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,541 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierson is $61,204 with a poverty rate of 25.29%. The median age in Pierson is 44.3 years: 46.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 677 | 46.5% |
| White | 639 | 43.89% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 6.46% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 528 | 2.76 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 244 | 3.63 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.21 | 84 | 16 |
| Male | 70 | 2.9 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Female | 45 | 3.62 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 8.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 301 | 30.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 19.34% |
| Some College | 156 | 15.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 508 | 291 | 63 |
| White | 452 | 372 | 47 |
| Other Race | 316 | 211 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 57 | 24 |
| Black | 32 | 16 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,964 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,927 | $30,000 | $90,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,810 | $0 | $11,360 |
| Overall | $35,605 | $36,071 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $29,398 |
$35,605
Average Earnings
$36,071
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.9% of Pierson residents speak only English, while 58.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 904 | 219 | 24.23% |
| Other | 677 | 172 | 25.41% |
| White | 530 | 139 | 26.23% |
| Black | 46 | 38 | 82.61% |
25.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.97%
Male Poverty Rate
28.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierson is Black, with 82.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierson is Hispanic, with 24.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.22% |
| Some College | 17.46% |
| High School | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,536 | $70,881 |
| Households | $47,652 | $61,204 |
| Married Families | $71,310 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,313 | $38,535 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 11.09% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
37.36%
Born in Pierson
58.04%
Native Born
41.96%
Foreign Born
26.65%
Non Citizen
15.32%
Naturalized
58.04% of Pierson residents were born in the United States, with 37.36% having been born in Florida. 26.65% 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 | 1,592 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 1,586 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 1,580 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 1,575 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 1,569 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 1,563 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 1,558 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,555 | 9 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1,546 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,541 | -358 | -18.85% |
| 2019 | 1,899 | 10 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 1,889 | 17 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 1,872 | 27 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 1,845 | 35 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 1,810 | 25 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 1,785 | 11 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,774 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,768 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 1,770 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,772 | 0 | 0% |