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Pierson

Michigan · 229 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Pierson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,300. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
+24%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
920 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+12%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001351712062411990201020202024Pierson
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,176
+64%since 2000
from $10,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+110%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(196)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(15)
Asian2.6%(6)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score27.6%(63)
Diversity Score
28
+406%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierson, Michigan?

Pierson, Michigan has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Michigan?

The typical household in Pierson, Michigan earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierson, Michigan expensive?

In Pierson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Pierson, Michigan?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pierson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierson, Michigan?

About 32.8% of people in Pierson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierson, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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