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Pierceton

Indiana · 1,015 residents · 1.248 sq mi
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Pierceton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,015
+46%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
813 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.7
+4%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6198461K1K2K1990201020202024Pierceton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,188
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,952
+4%since 2000
from $14,436 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$76,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$622
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
51.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
35.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(638)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(38)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(115)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(937)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(62)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.8%(49)
Diversity Score24.7%(251)
25
+50%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
11.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
54.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierceton, Indiana?

Pierceton, Indiana has about 1,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierceton, Indiana?

The typical household in Pierceton, Indiana earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierceton, Indiana expensive?

In Pierceton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Pierceton, Indiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pierceton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierceton, Indiana?

About 15.3% of people in Pierceton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierceton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierceton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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