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Pierson

Iowa · 366 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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Pierson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
−1%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733263804334861990201020202024Pierson
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,292
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,299
+15%since 2000
from $15,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(345)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score11.1%(41)
Diversity Score
11
+446%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierson, Iowa?

Pierson, Iowa has about 366 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Iowa?

The typical household in Pierson, Iowa earns about $42,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierson, Iowa expensive?

In Pierson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Pierson, Iowa?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pierson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierson, Iowa?

About 14.6% of people in Pierson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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