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Pierce

Idaho · 467 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Pierce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 21% 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 $110,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−24%since 2000
from 617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+28%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3204415626828031990201020202024Pierce
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,453
+132%since 2000
from $13,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+122%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(585)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(433)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score10%(46)
Diversity Score
10
+199%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce, Idaho?

Pierce, Idaho has about 467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierce, Idaho?

The typical household in Pierce, Idaho earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce, Idaho expensive?

In Pierce, Idaho, the median home is worth about $110,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce, Idaho?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce, Idaho?

About 9.4% of people in Pierce, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 296 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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