Census-designated place · Florida
Fort Pierce South, Florida
Fort Pierce South, census-designated place, in St. Lucie County, Florida. Fort Pierce South had 5,028 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,221). GEOID 1224387.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,028
±1,221 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,209
Median household income
$50,503
±$22,299 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$224,100
±$116,763 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,153
±$257 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Fort Pierce South and what county is it in?
Fort Pierce South is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in St. Lucie County, Florida. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 2,014 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Pierce South 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 South, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fort Pierce South's population at 5,028 (±1,221). The 2020 Census counted 5,209 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fort Pierce South is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,028 ±1,221 | 360,500 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,095 ±510 | 137,453 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.37 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,266 ±539 | 160,146 | no clear change |
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 South?
The median resident of Fort Pierce South is 40.0 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.2%. 29.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±5.8 | 45.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8% ±6.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±6.4 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Male | 55.4% ±5.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.2% ±13.8 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.1% ±11.9 pts | 51.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.3% ±9.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±4.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.6% ±11.3 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.3% ±12.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±5.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±6.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.9% ±7.8 pts | 11.4% | −13.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.7% ±11.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2% ±7.7 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±7.3 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±3.2 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 South earn?
Half of Fort Pierce South's 2,095 households earn less than $50,503 a year (±$22,299), against $71,457 in St. Lucie County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $43,634 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,503 ±$22,299 | $71,457 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,572 ±$13,843 | $92,386 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,999 ±$6,399 | $36,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.8% ±10.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.8% ±21.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4% ±9.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±5.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±10.6 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 South?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Fort Pierce South's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,100 by its owner (±$116,763). The median renter pays $1,153 a month including utilities, and 89.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,100 ±$116,763 | $347,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,153 ±$257 | $1,585 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 89.1% ±10.2 pts | 53.6% | +31.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,816 ±$228 | $1,913 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7% ±11.3 pts | 78.6% | +17.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3% ±11.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,266 ±539 | 160,146 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±3.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0% ±11.1 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.7% ±10.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±10.5 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 do people in Fort Pierce South work and get to work?
75.2% of Fort Pierce South's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±6.8 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±4.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±14.3 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.9% ±12.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6% ±4.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±3.6 | 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 South?
No census tract lies mostly in Fort Pierce South; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3807St. Lucie County | 9,931 | $65,027 |
| Tract 3814.02St. Lucie County | 8,621 | $51,592 |
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 South) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Pierce South compare with other places in Florida?
Fort Pierce South ranks 651st of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 478th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 368th | 770 |
| Median household income | 651st | 754 |
| Per capita income | 596th | 763 |
| Median home value | 598th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 580th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 37th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 603rd | 733 |
| Median age | 494th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 341st | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 484th | 764 |
Fort Pierce South's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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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 South?
17 of the 57 figures for Fort Pierce South 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 South 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' school search.