City · Florida
Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce, city, in St. Lucie County, Florida. Fort Pierce had 51,737 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,297 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,082 (±36). GEOID 1224300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,737
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,297 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,082 ±36
Median household income
$47,072
±$3,864 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$250,800
±$16,720 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,217
±$46 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Fort Pierce and what county is it in?
Fort Pierce is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida. It covers 24.7 square miles of land, 1,915 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Pierce is in the Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Pierce, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 51,737 people lived in Fort Pierce on July 1, 2025, up 9.0% since 2020, in line with Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 47,297 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,082 (±36).
| Measure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,082 ±36 | 360,500 | +3,753 |
| Households | 18,878 ±860 | 137,453 | +2,160 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.12 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,871 ±748 | 160,146 | +1,291 |
Fort Pierce's population since 2000
From 37,516 in 2000 to 51,737 in 2025: up 37.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fort Pierce as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Pierce?
The median resident of Fort Pierce is 37.2 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.3%. 19.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±2.5 | 45.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±2.2 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±1.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±2.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.6% ±2.7 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.3% ±3.1 pts | 51.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.5% ±3.6 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.3% ±3.2 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.8% ±3.4 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±1.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.6% ±2.5 pts | 11.4% | −5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.5% ±3.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7% ±2.8 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±3.6 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Pierce earn?
Half of Fort Pierce's 18,878 households earn less than $47,072 a year (±$3,864), against $71,457 in St. Lucie County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $43,318 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,072 ±$3,864 | $71,457 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,356 ±$3,932 | $92,386 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,455 ±$2,118 | $36,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.2% ±4.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.5% ±8.0 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.9% ±3.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±1.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±2.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Pierce?
Owners occupy 49.5% of Fort Pierce's occupied homes and renters 50.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,800 by its owner (±$16,720). The median renter pays $1,217 a month including utilities, and 59.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,800 ±$16,720 | $347,300 | +$110,993 |
| Median gross rent | $1,217 ±$46 | $1,585 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.2% ±5.7 pts | 53.6% | +7.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,645 ±$166 | $1,913 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.5% ±3.3 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.5% ±3.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 22,871 ±748 | 160,146 | +1,291 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±2.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.4% ±3.1 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fort Pierce building?
Builders took permits for 409 new housing units in Fort Pierce in 2025 (133 in single-family houses), 7.9 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fort Pierce work and get to work?
69.2% of Fort Pierce's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0% ±3.2 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% ±3.0 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2% ±3.8 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5% ±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±2.7 pts | 12.1% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±2.0 | 29.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Pierce?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Fort Pierce, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $13,983 (Tract 3801) to $75,887 (Tract 3813).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3804St. Lucie County | 6,971 | $66,693 |
| Tract 3805St. Lucie County | 6,962 | $30,569 |
| Tract 3807St. Lucie County | 9,931 | $65,027 |
| Tract 3803St. Lucie County | 5,461 | $25,140 |
| Tract 3806St. Lucie County | 4,173 | $66,302 |
| Tract 3814.02St. Lucie County | 8,621 | $51,592 |
| Tract 3813St. Lucie County | 4,034 | $75,887 |
| Tract 3802St. Lucie County | 3,632 | $25,069 |
| Tract 3814.01St. Lucie County | 4,873 | $47,329 |
| Tract 3809.01St. Lucie County | 2,976 | $24,384 |
| Tract 3801St. Lucie County | 935 | $13,983 |
| Tract 3816.05St. Lucie County | 5,692 | $54,003 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Pierce) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Pierce compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fort Pierce is the 795th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Fort Pierce ranks 684th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 389th | 770 |
| Median household income | 684th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 648th | 763 |
| Median home value | 548th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 554th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 570th | 733 |
| Median age | 604th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 681st | 760 |
| Work from home | 455th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 386th | 764 |
Fort Pierce's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Fort Pierce with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Pierce?
3 of the 57 figures for Fort Pierce on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fort Pierce are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fort Pierce.