Pierson, Florida

Pierson is a town in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,736 at the 2010 census.[5]

Pierson, Florida
Town of Pierson
Seal
Motto(s): 
Fern Capital of the World
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°14′30″N 81°27′24″W
CountryUnited States of America
StateFlorida
CountyVolusia
Settled1876
Incorporated (town)1926
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorJames Sowell
Area
  Total10.90 sq mi (28.24 km2)
  Land10.19 sq mi (26.39 km2)
  Water0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2)
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,736
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,893
  Density185.77/sq mi (71.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32180
Area code(s)386
FIPS code12-56425[3]
GNIS feature ID0288798[4]
Websitehttp://www.townofpierson.org

Pierson bills itself as the "Fern Capital of the World". The town is heavily reliant on agriculture which mainly consists of fern growing.[6] Its ferns are exported worldwide for use in floral arrangements and other decorations.

Geography

Pierson is located at 29°14′30″N 81°27′24″W (29.241713, -81.456594).[7] It is the northwesternmost incorporated town in Volusia County. U.S. Route 17 and County Road 3 (former US 17) pass through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.7 square miles (23 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (6.86%) is water.

Notable person

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1930624
1940541−13.3%
195065721.4%
19607169.0%
1970654−8.7%
19801,08565.9%
19902,988175.4%
20002,596−13.1%
20101,736−33.1%
2019 (est.)1,893[2]9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,736 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 39.9% White, 4.6% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.6% from two or more races. 54.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,596 people, 484 households, and 378 families living in the town. The population density was 319.1 inhabitants per square mile (123.1/km2). There were 514 housing units at an average density of 63.2 per square mile (24.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.93% White, 4.93% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 11.48% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62.44% of the population.

There were 484 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.71.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 18.7% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 149.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,773, and the median income for a family was $27,461. Males had a median income of $30,247 versus $14,605 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,450. About 22.8% of families and 33.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.9% of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.

Town Hall

Town Hall

The Town Hall for Pierson is in a building shared with the local branch of BB&T bank. [10]

NameOffice
James F. SowellMayor
James T. PetersonVice Chairman, Council Member Seat 1
Tom LarriveCouncil Member Seat 2
Robert F. GreenlundCouncil Member Seat 3
Samuel G.S. BennettChairman, Council Member Seat 4
Herbert J. BennettCouncil Member Seat 5

Population statistics

2010 Census Population for PIERSON, FL
Total1,736100.00%
Under 5 years17510.10%
5 to 9 years1589.10%
10 to 14 years1418.10%
15 to 19 years1528.80%
20 to 24 years1096.30%
25 to 29 years1156.60%
30 to 34 years1166.70%
35 to 39 years1237.10%
40 to 44 years905.20%
45 to 49 years945.40%
50 to 54 years1206.90%
55 to 59 years875.00%
60 to 64 years794.60%
65 to 69 years683.90%
70 to 74 years402.30%
75 to 79 years301.70%
80 to 84 years231.30%
85 years and over160.90%
Median age (years)30.7( X )
16 years and over1,22970.80%
18 years and over1,16467.10%
21 years and over1,08662.60%
62 years and over23013.20%
65 years and over17710.20%
Male population of PIERSON, FL91952.90%
Under 5 years844.80%
5 to 9 years844.80%
10 to 14 years814.70%
15 to 19 years865.00%
20 to 24 years573.30%
25 to 29 years724.10%
30 to 34 years603.50%
35 to 39 years633.60%
40 to 44 years462.60%
45 to 49 years412.40%
50 to 54 years764.40%
55 to 59 years452.60%
60 to 64 years422.40%
65 to 69 years301.70%
70 to 74 years221.30%
75 to 79 years150.90%
80 to 84 years90.50%
85 years and over60.30%
Median age (years)29.7( X )
16 years and over64937.40%
18 years and over61235.30%
21 years and over57433.10%
62 years and over1096.30%
65 years and over824.70%
Female population of PIERSON, FL81747.10%
Under 5 years915.20%
5 to 9 years744.30%
10 to 14 years603.50%
15 to 19 years663.80%
20 to 24 years523.00%
25 to 29 years432.50%
30 to 34 years563.20%
35 to 39 years603.50%
40 to 44 years442.50%
45 to 49 years533.10%
50 to 54 years442.50%
55 to 59 years422.40%
60 to 64 years372.10%
65 to 69 years382.20%
70 to 74 years181.00%
75 to 79 years150.90%
80 to 84 years140.80%
85 years and over100.60%
Median age (years)32.3( X )
16 years and over58033.40%
18 years and over55231.80%
21 years and over51229.50%
62 years and over1217.00%
65 years and over955.50%
POPULATION BY RACE FOR PIERSON, FL
What is the Population of PIERSON, FL1,736100.00%
One Race1,70298.00%
White99857.50%
Black or African American834.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native60.30%
Asian80.50%
Asian Indian00.00%
Chinese00.00%
Filipino10.10%
Japanese10.10%
Korean30.20%
Vietnamese30.20%
Other Asian00.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.00%
Native Hawaiian00.00%
Guamanian or Chamorro00.00%
Samoan00.00%
Other Pacific Islander00.00%
Hispanic60735.00%
Two or More Races342.00%
White; American Indian and Alaska Native40.20%
White; Asian10.10%
White; Black or African American50.30%
White; Some Other Race110.60%
Race alone or in combination with one or more other races:
White1,01958.70%
Black or African American975.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native130.70%
Asian130.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.00%
Some Other Race62836.20%
HISPANIC OR LATINO POPULATION FOR PIERSON, FL
Total population1,736100.00%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)94054.10%
Mexican91052.40%
Puerto Rican80.50%
Cuban70.40%
Other Hispanic or Latino150.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino79645.90%
HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE
Total population1,736100.00%
Hispanic or Latino94054.10%
White alone30517.60%
Black or African American alone30.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone00.00%
Asian alone20.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone00.00%
Some Other Race alone60634.90%
Two or More Races241.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino79645.90%
White alone69339.90%
Black or African American alone804.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone60.30%
Asian alone60.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone00.00%
Some Other Race alone10.10%
Two or More Races100.60%
RELATIONSHIP
The Population of PIERSON, FL1,736100.00%
In households1,67496.40%
Householder48628.00%
Spouse29116.80%
Child61035.10%
Own child under 18 years44025.30%
Other relatives1689.70%
Under 18 years844.80%
65 years and over140.80%
Nonrelatives1196.90%
Under 18 years201.20%
65 years and over30.20%
Unmarried partner462.60%
In group quarters623.60%
Institutionalized population00.00%
Male00.00%
Female00.00%
Noninstitutionalized population623.60%
Male331.90%
Female291.70%
HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE
Total households for PIERSON, FL486100.00%
Family households (families)38178.40%
With own children under 18 years19439.90%
Husband-wife family29159.90%
With own children under 18 years14129.00%
Male householder, no wife present347.00%
With own children under 18 years214.30%
Female householder, no husband present5611.50%
With own children under 18 years326.60%
Nonfamily households10521.60%
Householder living alone7315.00%
Male367.40%
65 years and over81.60%
Female377.60%
65 years and over285.80%
Households with individuals under 18 years22947.10%
Households with individuals 65 years and over13227.20%
Average household size of PIERSON, FL3.44( X )
Average family size for PIERSON, FL3.81( X )
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total housing units540100.00%
Occupied housing units48690.00%
Vacant housing units5410.00%
For rent112.00%
Rented, not occupied00.00%
For sale only101.90%
Sold, not occupied30.60%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use20.40%
All other vacants285.20%
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)2.9( X )
Rental vacancy rate (percent)6.8( X )
HOUSING TENURE
Occupied housing units486100.00%
Owner-occupied housing units33669.10%
Population in owner-occupied housing units1,071( X )
Average household size of owner-occupied units3.19( X )
Renter-occupied housing units15030.90%
Population in renter-occupied housing units603( X )
Average household size of renter-occupied units4.02( X )

References

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