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Pierce County, GA
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Pierce County, Georgia.
Population
20,202
Land area
340sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Pierce County
Pierce County at a glance
- Pierce County is 69% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,517 a year, 22% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 (49% below Georgia) and median rent is $799 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blackshear (3,578), Patterson (906) and Offerman (873).
Local data for Pierce County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,517
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$153,300
Prices -3.5% in a year
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,195), Mexican Americans (580), Scottish Americans (537).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,188
4,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
PPP loans
$27.7M
453 loans, 3,851 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pierce County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
189
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pierce County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pierce County, GA?
- Blackshear is the largest city or town in Pierce County, with about 3,578 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pierce County?
- Pierce County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31516, 31556, 31557.
- What is the population of Pierce County, GA?
- About 20,202 people live in Pierce County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pierce County?
- Pierce County borders Ware County, Wayne County, Appling County, Brantley County, Bacon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023