Pierson, Florida
{{Short description| Town in the state of Florida, United States}}
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| official_name = Town of Pierson
| name = Pierson, Florida
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| settlement_type = Town
| motto = "Fern Capital of the World"
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| map_caption = Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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| subdivision_name2 = {{noflag|Volusia}}
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| government_type = Mayor-Council
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = David "Gray" Leonhard
| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor
| leader_name1 = Robert F. Greenlund
| leader_title2 = Council Members
| leader_name2 = Linnie R. Richardson
Brandy Peterson, and
Jimmy Anderson
| leader_title3 = City Clerk
| leader_name3 = Yvonne Braddock
| leader_title4 = City Attorney
| leader_name4 = Scott E. Simpson
| established_title = Settled (Piersonville)
| established_date = 1876{{Cite web|title=A Community With A Rich History|url=https://www.astorareachamber.com/History.asp#:~:text=Peter%20and%20Nels%20Pierson%2C%20and,Fern%20Capital%20of%20the%20World%22.|website=www.astorareachamber.com}}{{Cite web|title=MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY|url=https://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/research-resources/municipal-directory|website=Florida League of Cities}}
| established_title2 = Incorporated
(Town of Pierson)
| established_date2 = 1926{{Cite web|title=FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR|url=http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/docs/default-source/CMRI/2016citiesbyincorporationb682b2c41a9e6c4e8be5ff0000e8da5f.pdf?sfvrsn=0|website=Florida League of Cities}}
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| population_total = 1542
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| population_density_sq_mi = 151.21
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| timezone = Eastern (EST)
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| coordinates = {{coord|29|14|30|N|81|27|24|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
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| elevation_m = 23
| elevation_ft = 75
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| postal_code = 32180
| area_code = 386
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| blank_info = 12-56425{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}
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| website = http://www.townofpierson.org
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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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/florida-county-voted-trump-it-s-lot-sanctuary-cities-he-n867051|title=Trump-voting Florida county is a lot like sanctuary cities he loathes|last=Timm|first=Jane C|date=April 22, 2018|work=NBC News|access-date=April 24, 2018|language=en-US}} 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 {{Coord|29|14|30|N|81|27|24|W|type:city}} (29.241713, –81.456594).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
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 {{convert|8.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|8.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.6|sqmi|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
{{US Census population
|1930= 624
|1940= 541
|1950= 657
|1960= 716
|1970= 654
|1980= 1085
|1990= 2988
|2000= 2596
|2010= 1736
|2020= 1542
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
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=2010 and 2020 census=
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,542 people, 435 households, and 302 families residing in the town.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Pierson town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Pierson+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
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.{{cite web |title=Pierson town, Florida |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1256425 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 14, 2022}}
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,736 people, 494 households, and 415 families residing in the town.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Pierson town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Pierson+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
=2000 census=
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,596 people, 484 households, and 378 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|123.1|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|people|people|abbr=on}}. There were 514 housing units at an average density of {{convert|24.4|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the town was 81.93% White, 4.93% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 11.48% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62.44% of the population.
In 2000, there were 484 households out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.71.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 18.7% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 142.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 149.9 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $26,773, and the median income for a family was $27,461. Males had a median income of $30,247 versus $14,605 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,450. About 22.8% of families and 33.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.9% of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The Town Hall for Pierson is in the Old Pierson Elementary School built circa 1920.{{Cite web|url=http://www.townofpierson.org/Town_Council.html|title = Town Council}}
As of 2024, these are the politicians for the Town Council of Pierson's mayor-council government:
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| David Gray Leonhard | Mayor |
| Linnie R. Richardson | Council Member Seat 1 |
| Brandy Peterson | Council Member Seat 2 |
| Robert F. Greenlund | Vice Mayor & Council Member Seat 3 |
| James Anderson | Council Member Seat 4 |
Notable people
- Chipper Jones, former MLB baseball star, and 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee, for the Atlanta Braves{{cite web|url=https://baseballhall.org|title=National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum}}
References
{{Commons category|Pierson, Florida}}
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{{Volusia County, Florida}}
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External links
- [https://www.townofpierson.org/ Official Website for the Town of Pierson]