Pierce County, GA

County in Georgia, South · ranked on 34 metrics

Rank among US counties

Pierce County, GA is a county in Georgia with a population of 20,935 (1,767th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 950th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 935th of 2,916), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,127th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,403rd of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,056th of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,001st of 3,093).

Population
20,935
1,767th highest of 3,094
Density
61.6
1,279th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
6.01%
578th highest of 3,094
Area
340
2,668th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Georgia

At a glance

Median household income
$60,517
2,001st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$153,300
2,142nd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$799
2,066th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.7%
1,846th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
13.8%
1,406th highest of 3,094
College degree
20.2%
1,873rd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
36.1%
1,958th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.5%
548th highest of 2,916
Average commute
26 minutes
1,039th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
82.9%
2,403rd highest of 3,094
Climate
67.3°F average
51°F in January, 82°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +77.5
88.7% Republican, 11.2% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year1,689
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 165th of 3,050
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$153,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 950th of 3,092
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 896th of 2,916
  4. Adults with Obesity (%)36.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 935th of 2,916
  5. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$799
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,019th of 3,090
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,096th of 3,094
  7. Unemployment Rate (%)3.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,127th of 3,094
  8. Adults with Depression (%)23.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,248th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)13.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,689th of 3,094
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)20.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,873rd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,550
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,845th of 3,050
  2. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,352nd of 2,916
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)82.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,403rd of 3,094
  4. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)20.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,211th of 2,916
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)18.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,175th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)12.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,045th of 2,916
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)29.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,011th of 2,916
  8. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,958th of 2,916
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)26.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,056th of 3,094
  10. Median Household Income$60,517
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,001st of 3,093

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (47), weakest Health (42). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 11 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Austin County, TX88% similar
  2. Cooke County, TX88% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  3. Brantley County, GA88% similar
  4. Grady County, OK87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  5. Berrien County, GA87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11

Quick answers

What is the population of Pierce County, GA?
Pierce County, GA has a population of 20,935, 1,767th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Pierce County, GA rank best at?
Among US counties, Pierce County, GA ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 950th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 935th of 2,916); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,127th of 3,094).
Where does Pierce County, GA rank worst?
Pierce County, GA ranks lowest for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,403rd of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,056th of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,001st of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Pierce County, GA?
Rankodex ranks Pierce County, GA on 34 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

34 metrics with a value for this place, in 7 topics