Pierson, Florida

Pierson Town Hall

Pierson is famous as "The Fern Capital of the World." The town is heavily reliant on agriculture and the majority of that agriculture is centered around the cultivation and export of various ferns for use in floral arrangements and other decorations.

The population of Pierson is down more than 33% since 2000.

Fast Facts about Pierson, Florida

Pierson, Volusia County, FL

Latitude: 29.241713°N
Longitude: 81.456594°W
Elevation: 78'

Education:
High School or Higher: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 1.5%
Cost of Living Index for Pierson: 84.2

2014 Estimates:
Median Household Income: $31,000
Median Home Value: $124,900
Population Density: 213 People per Square Mile
Median Resident Age: 30.7 Years
Major Industries:
Agriculture, Health Care, Social Services, Manufacturing, Retail Services, Wholesale Trade, Construction, Other Services
Unemployed (March 2015): 7.1%

Population Demographics 2010

Total Population	1,736
Males	919
Females	817
Population by Age
Under 18	572
18 & over	1,164
20-24	109
25-34	231
35-49	307
50-64	286
65 & over	177

Population by Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino	940
Non Hispanic or Latino	796
Population by Race
White	998
African-American	83
Asian	8
Native American	6
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0
Other	607
Two or more	34