PiersonFL
A town of 1,327, settled in 1876. Public schools that outperform most of Florida.
What makes Pierson stand out
The 2 things Pierson does most differently from other towns.
1,327 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Pierson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- T DeWitt Taylor Middle-High School Football - Pierson, FLNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Taylor vs Crescent City - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Taylor High School (Pierson, FL) JV Footballmaxpreps.com · Sep 9
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pierson. Another town gets a different order.
Pierson’s public schools outperform 25% of Florida districts
The public schools Pierson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 75% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson Elementary School | PK–5 | 534 | B− |
| T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School | 6–12 | 1,044 | C− |
High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Pierson beats the Florida average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Pierson | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| More smokers | 15.5% | 12.4% |
Mild winters, hot summers
Pierson has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Pierson
Most working residents leave Pierson for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are DeLand (13%), Daytona Beach (5%) and Orlando (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Pierson home is worth about $356K
The typical Pierson home is worth about $356,000, up 5.2% in a year, 5% below the Florida typical home.
Typical home value
0% of Pierson is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pierson Town Park Sports Complex | 0.3 mi | 37 |
| 2. North Palmetto Park | — | 4 |
Pierson has shrunk 11.2% since 2010
1,736 people in 2010; 1,327 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About Pierson
Town in the state of Florida, United States
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.
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- Established
- 1876
- Population
- 1,542
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- ZIP code
- 32180
- Area code
- 386