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Pierce County, Georgia
Pierce County, Georgia. Pierce County had 20,764 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 13229.
Pierce County is one of the 2 counties of the Waycross, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,764
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,716 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,202
Median household income
$60,517
±$3,537 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$153,300
±$10,891 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$799
±$45 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Pierce County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,716 residents in Pierce County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,764 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,202 over 340 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pierce County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,202 | 10,940,407 | +952 |
| Households | 7,605±289 | 4,074,366 | +557 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.10 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,543±24 | 4,541,835 | +376 |
Pierce County's population since 2000
From 15,636 in 2000 to 20,764 in 2025: up 32.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pierce County?
Pierce County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Blackshear with 3,680 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Blackshear | 3,506 | $40,670 |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 749 | $34,261 |
| Offerman | 450 | $32,708 |
| BristolGEOID 1310664 | 122 | $67,875 |
| MershonGEOID 1350960 | 44 | not published |
| Waycross | 13,942 | $38,301 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pierce County?
The median resident of Pierce County is 40.2 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.9%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pierce County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±1.1 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 11.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0%±0.8 pts | 49.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9%±0.8 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±2.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1%±2.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2%±3.1 pts | 34.9% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.2%±2.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Pierce County earn?
Half of Pierce County's 7,605 households earn less than $60,517 a year (±$3,537), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $52,679 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pierce County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,517±$3,537 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,458±$7,309 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,633±$2,635 | $40,924 | +$6,228 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | −8.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9%±5.9 pts | 18.3% | −13.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±3.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Pierce County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Pierce County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 by its owner (±$10,891). The median renter pays $799 a month including utilities, and 23.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pierce County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,300±$10,891 | $303,300 | +$24,816 |
| Median gross rent | $799±$45 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.1%±11.1 pts | 43.4% | −20.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,280±$108 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±3.9 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,543±24 | 4,541,835 | +376 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8%±5.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3%±4.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.6%±3.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Pierce County building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units across Pierce County in 2025 (68 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pierce County get to work?
85.6% of Pierce County's workers drive alone and 2.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes.
| Measure | Pierce County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±2.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.6%±3.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±3.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±2.3 | 28.3 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 are Pierce County's census tracts?
Pierce County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,125 (Tract 9604.02) to $80,139 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960113229960100 | 3,072±390 | $51,573 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960213229960200 | 1,667±409 | $80,139 |
| Tract 9603.0113229960301 | 4,137±485 | $57,361 |
| Tract 9603.0213229960302 | 3,389±496 | $70,234 |
| Tract 9604.0113229960401 | 4,976±595 | $68,750 |
| Tract 9604.0213229960402 | 2,961±476 | $49,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pierce County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 88th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 159 |
| Median household income | 66th of 159 |
| Median home value | 94th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 107th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 109th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 159 |
| Median age | 75th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Pierce County 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.