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Pierce

Colorado · 1,097 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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Pierce has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,231. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,097
+24%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6357899441K1K1990201020202024Pierce
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,231
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,811
+65%since 2000
from $17,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(688)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(181)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(281)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other5.5%(61)
Diversity Score57.9%(636)
Diversity Score
58
+36%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce, Colorado?

Pierce, Colorado has about 1,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierce, Colorado?

The typical household in Pierce, Colorado earns about $69,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce, Colorado expensive?

In Pierce, Colorado, the median home is worth about $246,900, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce, Colorado?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce, Colorado?

About 4.0% of people in Pierce, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 272 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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