Fort Pierce, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fort Pierce, Florida is 48,094 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $46,745, the median home value is $220,500, and the median age is 38.0.
The population has grown 20.7% since 2010 (42,076 → 50,805).
48,094
Population
1947
People / sq mi
$46,745
Median Income
$220,500
Median Home Value
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Fort Pierce covers 24.7 sq mi of land at 1947 people per square mile.
About Fort Pierce, FL
The poverty rate is what most separates Fort Pierce from the typical city: 20.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Fort Pierce is a city in Florida with a population of 48,094.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $46,745, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 20.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $220,500, with typical rent around $1,194.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Fort Pierce: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Fort Pierce city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fort Pierce city had a population of 42,076 in 2010 and 50,805 in 2024, a 20.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,805 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.36%.
50,805
Population (2024)
42,076
Population (2010)
50,805
Peak (2024)
1.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,076 |
| 2011 | 42,331 |
| 2012 | 42,619 |
| 2013 | 42,899 |
| 2014 | 43,394 |
| 2015 | 44,135 |
| 2016 | 44,947 |
| 2017 | 45,532 |
| 2018 | 45,936 |
| 2019 | 46,103 |
| 2020 | 47,661 |
| 2021 | 48,350 |
| 2022 | 48,796 |
| 2023 | 49,791 |
| 2024 | 50,805 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.0% |
| Black or African American | 42.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,745
Median Household Income
$24,739
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$220,500
Median Home Value
$1,194
Median Rent
48.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.6%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
70.0%
Public Transit
9.7%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
32.9%
Foreign Born
71.7%
Non-English at Home
4.9%
Veterans
14.2%
With Disability
83.5%
Health Insurance
92.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.1% |
| Construction | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Pierce, Florida has a population of 48,094 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Fort Pierce, Florida is $46,745, with 20.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fort Pierce, Florida is $220,500, with median monthly rent at $1,194 and a homeownership rate of 48.9%.
The median age in Fort Pierce, Florida is 38.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 20.7% since 2010 (42,076 → 50,805).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.