About Pierson
Set in the northern part of Florida, Pierson is a small town counting 1,563 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Pierson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 10.2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 153 residents per square mile.
📰 Pierson News Today
- Sandra Thigpen Obituary (2026) - PIERSON, FL - The West Volusia Beacon Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Lifesaving Narcan vending machines available in Volusia WFTV · Feb 2
- Taylor (Pierson, FL) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Jan 27
- FCC Environmental Services awarded collection contract in Florida Recycling Today · Mar 12
- Obituary for Arvid John Peterson Jr. Glick Family Funeral Home · Apr 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pierson Unique
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pierson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pierson
- PIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,563
Rank in state#314 of 411
Land area10.2 sq mi
Density153/sq mi
Coordinates29.2416, -81.4566