Pierce County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Pierce County, Georgia has a population of 20,202, the 88th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $60,517 and the median home value is $153,300. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pierce County Quick Facts
How Pierce County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,996 | 20,202 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $56,691 | $60,517 | +6.7% |
| Median home value | $132,100 | $153,300 | +16.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pierce County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshear | 3,578 | $40,670 | 23.3% | $131,100 |
| Patterson | 906 | $34,261 | 13.8% | $112,100 |
| Offerman | 873 | $32,708 | 56.9% | $93,100 |
| Bristol | 54 | $67,875 | 9.3% | $182,500 |
| Mershon | 26 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Pierce County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,202. It is the 88th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pierce County is 40.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pierce County is $60,517. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $153,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pierce County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.0% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.
Education
20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pierce County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pierce County, Georgia?
Pierce County has a population of 20,202, making it the 88th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Pierce County?
The median household income in Pierce County is $60,517 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.
How many cities are in Pierce County, Georgia?
Pierce County contains 5 Census-designated places.