Pierson, Florida facts for kids
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Pierson, Florida
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| Town of Pierson | ||
(Former) Pierson Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Fern Capital of the World"
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Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Volusia | |
| Settled (Piersonville) | 1876 | |
| Incorporated (Town of Pierson) |
1926 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.91 sq mi (28.26 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.20 sq mi (26.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) | |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,542 | |
| • Density | 151.21/sq mi (58.38/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32180
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| Area code(s) | 386 | |
| FIPS code | 12-56425 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288798 | |
| Website | http://www.townofpierson.org | |
Pierson is a town in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,542 as of the 2020 census.
Pierson bills itself as the "Fern Capital of the World". The town is heavily reliant on agriculture which mainly consists of fern growing. Its ferns are exported worldwide for use in floral arrangements and other decorations.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Pierson is located at 29°14′30″N 81°27′24″W / 29.24167°N 81.45667°W (29.241713, –81.456594).
It is the northwesternmost incorporated town in Volusia County. U.S. Route 17 and County Road 3 (former US 17) pass through the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.7 square miles (23 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (6.86%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Pierson has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 624 | — | |
| 1940 | 541 | −13.3% | |
| 1950 | 657 | 21.4% | |
| 1960 | 716 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 654 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,085 | 65.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,988 | 175.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,596 | −13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,736 | −33.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,542 | −11.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 693 | 725 | 39.92% | 47.02% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 80 | 38 | 4.61% | 2.46% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 0 | 0.35% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 3 | 0.35% | 0.19% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 10 | 0.06% | 0.65% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 10 | 36 | 0.58% | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 940 | 730 | 54.15% | 47.34% |
| Total | 1,736 | 1,542 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,542 people, 435 households, and 302 families residing in the town.
In 2020, the median household income was $52,917. 11.1% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher. By age, the population was split as follows: 5.5% were under 5 years, 30.3% were under 18, 69.7% were 18 and over, and 16.4% were 65 and over.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,736 people, 494 households, and 415 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Chipper Jones, former MLB baseball star, and 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee, for the Atlanta Braves
See also
In Spanish: Pierson (Florida) para niños
