Fort Pierce South, Florida facts for kids
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Fort Pierce South, 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 | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,209 |
| • Density | 1,950.94/sq mi (753.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-24387 |
Fort Pierce South is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in St. Lucie County, Florida, in the United States. In 2010, about 5,062 people lived there. It's also part of the larger Port St. Lucie area.
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Where Fort Pierce South Is Located
Fort Pierce South is found at these coordinates: 27°24′57″N 80°21′9″W / 27.41583°N 80.35250°W.
This community covers an area of about 6.92 square kilometers (2.67 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,672 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,062 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,209 | 2.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 5,672 people living in Fort Pierce South. These people lived in 2,053 homes, and 1,478 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,259 people per square mile (486 people per square kilometer). There were also 2,213 housing units, which means homes or apartments, in the area.
Who Lives in Fort Pierce South?
In 2000, most residents (about 77%) were White. About 13% were African American, and a smaller number were Asian or Native American. About 18% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 36%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.76 people, and the average family had about 3.17 people.
Age and Income
The people in Fort Pierce South had different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age was 33 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $31,308 per year. For families, the average income was $35,383. About 17.6% of all people in Fort Pierce South lived below the poverty line. This included 26.1% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Pierce South para niños
