Pierce County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13229 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 20,202 #1,866 / 3,222
42th
Median Household Income $60,517 -19.5% #2,041 / 3,222
37th
Median Age 40.2 years +3.3% #2,052 / 3,222
36th
Median Home Value $153,300 -45.6% #2,185 / 3,222
32th
Median Gross Rent $799 -31.3% #2,101 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 13.8% +9.7% #1,714 / 3,222
47th

Demographics

Pierce County has a population of 20,202, making it the #1,866 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Pierce County is $60,517, ranking #2,041 out of 3,222 counties — 19.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.

Median Household Income
$60,517 −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,041 of 3,222
37th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,633 −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,820 of 3,222
44th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.8% +9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,714 of 3,222
47th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −51.3% vs nat'l
Rank #482 of 3,222
85th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2% −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,961 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.9 min +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,060 of 3,222
67th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Pierce County is $153,300 (-45.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.

Median Home Value
$153,300 −45.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,185 of 3,222
32th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$799 −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,101 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.5% +18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,267 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.5% Homeownership

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Health

87.5% of residents in Pierce County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.

87.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5% −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,615 of 3,222
19th percentile

About Pierce County, Georgia

Pierce County, Georgia has a total population of 20,202, making it the 1,866th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pierce County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Pierce County is $60,517, which ranks #2,041 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.

The median home value in Pierce County is $153,300, 45.6% below the national median. Renters in Pierce County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Pierce County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.

Pierce County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).

All data for Pierce County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.