Pierce County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pierce County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,996. It is the 88th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 40.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pierce County is $56,691. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $132,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pierce County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (9.8%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.