Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fort Pierce, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

49,082

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

43.5%21,337

White

30.3%14,888

Hispanic/Latino

20.6%10,135

Two or More

2.9%1,404

Asian

2.1%1,015

Other

0.5%245

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,549

High School Diploma

22.8%7,462

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%2,016

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%4,069

Associate's Degree

11.6%3,796

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%3,752

Master's Degree

5.1%1,683

Professional Degree

1.4%446

Doctorate

0.7%233

HS or Higher

76.5%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,800

Median Renti

$1,217

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.5%9,349

Renter-Occupied

50.5%9,529

Total Units

22,871

Homeownership

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%597

$50K–$100K

7.3%684

$100K–$150K

8.7%816

$150K–$200K

13.3%1,239

$200K–$300K

27.1%2,529

$300K–$500K

24.9%2,326

$500K–$1M

10.6%987

$1M+

1.8%171

Rent Distribution

Under $500

662

$500–$750

445

$750–$1,000

1,288

$1,000–$1,250

2,542

$1,250–$1,500

1,770

$1,500–$2,000

1,873

$2,000+

616

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%513

2010–2019

5.3%1,211

2000–2009

16.7%3,815

1990–1999

7.8%1,774

1980–1989

24%5,485

1970–1979

18.8%4,294

1960–1969

9.8%2,235

1950–1959

10.7%2,437

1940–1949

2.5%568

1939 or earlier

2.4%539

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95%17,928

Utility Gas

2.5%469

No Fuel

2%374

Solar

0.3%50

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%45

Other

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,072

Mean Household Incomei

$62,356

Per Capita Incomei

$25,455

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

20,685

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%2,059

$10K–$15K

5.8%1,093

$15K–$20K

5.3%992

$20K–$25K

6.5%1,222

$25K–$30K

5.8%1,104

$30K–$35K

6.7%1,274

$35K–$40K

3.8%710

$40K–$45K

3.5%656

$45K–$50K

4.5%858

$50K–$60K

7.6%1,437

$60K–$75K

11.5%2,176

$75K–$100K

11.6%2,190

$100K–$125K

6.9%1,298

$125K–$150K

3.7%696

$150K–$200K

2.1%402

$200K+

3.8%711

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,445

Residentsi

2,925

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing806 homes89% occupied$435/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers411 homes72% occupied$529/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8227 homes89% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,072/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74.2%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

19.3%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

80.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.2% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,48219.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,823

Guatemala

311

India

275

Canada

141

United Kingdom

123

Philippines

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,537

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,783

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,522(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.4%Insured

15.6%Uninsured