Fort Pierce North, Florida facts for kids
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Fort Pierce North, Florida
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Location in St. Lucie County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Lucie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,904 |
| • Density | 1,628.30/sq mi (628.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-24337 |
Fort Pierce North is a place in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a town for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 6,904 people lived there. It is part of the larger Port St. Lucie area.
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About Fort Pierce North
Fort Pierce North is located in the sunny state of Florida. It is a part of St. Lucie County, which is on the eastern coast of Florida. This area is known for its warm weather and beautiful natural surroundings.
Land and Water Areas
Fort Pierce North covers a total area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 2% of the total area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Fort Pierce North has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,417 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,269 | 130.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,929 | 81.4% | |
| 1990 | 5,833 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,386 | 26.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,474 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,904 | 6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives Here?
The United States Census counts how many people live in an area and what their backgrounds are. Here's what the 2020 census found about the people in Fort Pierce North:
- In 2020, there were 6,904 people living in Fort Pierce North.
- About 16% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 65% of the people were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
- About 2% of the people were of mixed races.
- About 16% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
Families and Homes
In 2010, there were 2,552 households in Fort Pierce North. A household means all the people who live together in one home.
- About 31% of these households had children under 18 years old.
- The average household had about 2.89 people.
- The average family had about 3.35 people.
Age Groups
The population of Fort Pierce North includes people of all ages:
- About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 13% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people living here was 35 years old.
Money Matters
In 2010, the average income for a household in Fort Pierce North was about $25,899 per year. For families, the average income was about $29,375 per year.
- About 22% of all the people in Fort Pierce North lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
- About 26% of children under 18 lived below the poverty line.
- About 12% of people aged 65 or older lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Pierce North para niños
