Fort Pierce, FL Demographics

A map of Fort Pierce's Population by Race

Fort Pierce, Florida has an estimated population of 49,082, an increase from the 47,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.5% Black, 30.3% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Pierce, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Pierce has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fort Pierce, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Pierce is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fort Pierce was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Pierce's White Population

14,888 residents of Fort Pierce, or 30.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Pierce is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fort Pierce ranks 791st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has decreased from 32.7% to 30.3%.

Fort Pierce is more White than neighboring Fort Pierce North (13.7% White). Fort Pierce is less White than neighboring Fort Pierce South (41.1% White), White City (82.6% White), St. Lucie Village (78.4% White), and Indian River Estates (80.5% White).

Fort Pierce's Black Population

21,337 residents of Fort Pierce, or 43.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Pierce is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fort Pierce ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has increased from 37.9% to 43.5%.

Fort Pierce is more Black than neighboring Fort Pierce South (15.3% Black), White City (1.5% Black), St. Lucie Village (3.5% Black), and Indian River Estates (1.3% Black). Fort Pierce is less Black than neighboring Fort Pierce North (56.9% Black).

Fort Pierce's Asian Population

1,015 residents of Fort Pierce, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Pierce is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fort Pierce ranks 574th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's Asian population has grown by an estimated 115.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Fort Pierce is more Asian than neighboring Fort Pierce South (0% Asian), Fort Pierce North (0% Asian), White City (0.8% Asian), St. Lucie Village (0% Asian), and Indian River Estates (0.4% Asian).

Fort Pierce's Hispanic Population

10,135 residents of Fort Pierce, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Pierce is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Pierce ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has decreased from 24.5% to 20.6%.

Fort Pierce is more Hispanic than neighboring White City (12.8% Hispanic), St. Lucie Village (6.4% Hispanic), and Indian River Estates (13.5% Hispanic). Fort Pierce is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Pierce South (38.2% Hispanic), and Fort Pierce North (24.8% Hispanic).

Fort Pierce's Native American/Other Population

303 residents of Fort Pierce, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Pierce is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Pierce ranks 429th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Fort Pierce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Pierce South (0.3% Native American/Other), Fort Pierce North (0% Native American/Other), and St. Lucie Village (0% Native American/Other). Fort Pierce is less Native American/Other than neighboring White City (2% Native American/Other), and Indian River Estates (1.3% Native American/Other).

Fort Pierce's Multiracial Population

1,404 residents of Fort Pierce, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Pierce is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Pierce ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Pierce's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Fort Pierce is more Multiracial than neighboring White City (0.2% Multiracial). Fort Pierce is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Pierce South (5.1% Multiracial), Fort Pierce North (4.5% Multiracial), St. Lucie Village (11.6% Multiracial), and Indian River Estates (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.