Fort Pierce, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,511 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1482.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.09% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,041 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fort Pierce grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 44,701 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fort Pierce has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,330 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.41% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fort Pierce is about 38% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $190,476 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,161 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.7% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fort Pierce is about 13.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,161 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fort Pierce spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.4 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,537 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,606 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,531 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fort Pierce is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fort Pierce has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Fort Pierce has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 29.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Pierce, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Pierce, Florida?
The population of Fort Pierce, Florida is 45,511, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fort Pierce, Florida?
The population density of Fort Pierce, Florida is 1482.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fort Pierce, Florida?
The median household income in Fort Pierce, Florida is $44,330, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fort Pierce, Florida?
The median home price in Fort Pierce, Florida is $190,476, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Pierce, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Fort Pierce, Florida is 9.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.