Fort Pierce South, FL Demographics

A map of Fort Pierce South's Population by Race

Fort Pierce South, Florida has an estimated population of 5,028, a decrease from the 5,209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.1% White, 38.2% Hispanic, 15.3% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Pierce South, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Pierce South has become slightly more 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 South, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Pierce South is ranked the 479th 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 South was ranked the 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Pierce South's White Population

2,068 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 41.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Pierce South is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fort Pierce South ranks 718th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has decreased from 44.3% to 41.1%.

Fort Pierce South is more White than neighboring Fort Pierce (30.3% White), and Fort Pierce North (13.7% White). Fort Pierce South is less White than neighboring White City (82.6% White), Indian River Estates (80.5% White), and St. Lucie Village (78.4% White).

Fort Pierce South's Black Population

769 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Pierce South is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fort Pierce South ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has increased from 14.6% to 15.3%.

Fort Pierce South is more Black than neighboring White City (1.5% Black), Indian River Estates (1.3% Black), and St. Lucie Village (3.5% Black). Fort Pierce South is less Black than neighboring Fort Pierce (43.5% Black), and Fort Pierce North (56.9% Black).

Fort Pierce South's Asian Population

0 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Pierce South is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fort Pierce South ranks 645th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Fort Pierce South is less Asian than neighboring Fort Pierce (2.1% Asian), White City (0.8% Asian), and Indian River Estates (0.4% Asian).

Fort Pierce South's Hispanic Population

1,923 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 38.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Pierce South is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Pierce South ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has increased from 35.7% to 38.2%.

Fort Pierce South is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Pierce (20.6% Hispanic), White City (12.8% Hispanic), Fort Pierce North (24.8% Hispanic), Indian River Estates (13.5% Hispanic), and St. Lucie Village (6.4% Hispanic).

Fort Pierce South's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Pierce South is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Pierce South ranks 708th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Fort Pierce South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Pierce North (0% Native American/Other), and St. Lucie Village (0% Native American/Other). Fort Pierce South is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Pierce (0.6% Native American/Other), White City (2% Native American/Other), and Indian River Estates (1.3% Native American/Other).

Fort Pierce South's Multiracial Population

254 residents of Fort Pierce South, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Pierce South is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Pierce South ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Pierce South's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Pierce South's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Fort Pierce South is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Pierce (2.9% Multiracial), White City (0.2% Multiracial), Fort Pierce North (4.5% Multiracial), and Indian River Estates (3% Multiracial). Fort Pierce South is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Lucie Village (11.6% 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.