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Fort Pierce

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
24.155
State:
Florida

Fort Pierce is a city located in St. Lucie County, Florida. Fort Pierce has a 2025 population of 50,550. It is also the county seat of St. Lucie County. Fort Pierce is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 6.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,610 in 2020.

The average household income in Fort Pierce is $60,605 with a poverty rate of 26.21%.The median age in Fort Pierce is 38 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.

50.5K
Total Population
2,093
Density (mi²)
588 1.18%
Growth

Fort Pierce Population

Fort Pierce Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Pierce includes 42.2% Black or African American, 40.03% White, 4.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American20,29442.2%
White19,25340.03%
Two or more races5,22710.87%
Other race2,2524.68%
Asian7871.64%
Native American2810.58%

Fort Pierce Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Pierce's average per capita income is $33,036. Household income levels show a median of $46,745. The poverty rate stands at 26.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,108-
Families$59,468$71,559
Households$46,745$60,605
Non Families$29,115$41,250

$33,036

Average Income

$46,745

Median Household Income

26.21%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)