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Pierz

Minnesota · 1,393 residents · 1.379 sq mi
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Pierz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,393
+9%since 2000
from 1,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9461K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pierz
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,214
+38%since 2000
from $14,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.2%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score3.7%(52)
Diversity Score
4
+1782%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierz, Minnesota?

Pierz, Minnesota has about 1,393 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierz, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pierz, Minnesota earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierz, Minnesota expensive?

In Pierz, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Pierz, Minnesota?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pierz, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierz, Minnesota?

About 12.6% of people in Pierz, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierz, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierz, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 379 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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