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Pierceton

Indiana · 928 residents · 1.248 sq mi
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Pierceton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,141. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $87,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
+34%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6198461K1K2K1990201020202024Pierceton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,141
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,384
+97%since 2000
from $14,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(805)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(72)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.9%(27)
Diversity Score26.7%(247)
Diversity Score
27
+62%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierceton, Indiana?

Pierceton, Indiana has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierceton, Indiana?

The typical household in Pierceton, Indiana earns about $49,141 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Pierceton, Indiana?

About 22.3% 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 13.8% 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 102 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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