Pierson, FL Demographics

A map of Pierson's Population by Race

Pierson, Florida has an estimated population of 1,327, a large decrease from the 1,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% Hispanic, 36.9% White, 1.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pierson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pierson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Pierson, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pierson is ranked the 744th 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). Pierson was ranked the 715th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pierson's White Population

489 residents of Pierson, or 36.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pierson is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Pierson ranks 699th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's White population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. White residents' share of Pierson's population has decreased from 47.0% to 36.9%.

Pierson is more White than neighboring De Leon Springs (31% White). Pierson is less White than neighboring Seville (43.3% White), Astor (88.3% White), Crescent City (46.9% White), and Bunnell (60.4% White).

Pierson's Black Population

18 residents of Pierson, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pierson is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pierson ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Black residents' share of Pierson's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.

Pierson is more Black than neighboring Seville (0.8% Black), Astor (0% Black), and De Leon Springs (0% Black). Pierson is less Black than neighboring Crescent City (28.7% Black), and Bunnell (25.1% Black).

Pierson's Asian Population

0 residents of Pierson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pierson is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pierson ranks 865th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pierson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pierson is less Asian than neighboring Seville (2.2% Asian), and Astor (1.5% Asian).

Pierson's Hispanic Population

820 residents of Pierson, or 61.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pierson is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pierson ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pierson's population has increased from 47.3% to 61.8%.

Pierson is more Hispanic than neighboring Seville (53.7% Hispanic), Astor (8.1% Hispanic), De Leon Springs (60.9% Hispanic), Crescent City (21.8% Hispanic), and Bunnell (6.1% Hispanic).

Pierson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pierson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pierson is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pierson ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pierson's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Pierson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bunnell (0.2% Native American/Other).

Pierson's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Pierson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pierson is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pierson ranks 751st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pierson's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Pierson is less Multiracial than neighboring Astor (2.1% Multiracial), De Leon Springs (8.1% Multiracial), Crescent City (2.6% Multiracial), and Bunnell (8.2% 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.