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Pierz

Minnesota · 1,418 residents · 1.379 sq mi
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Pierz has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,418
+11%since 2000
from 1,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9461K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pierz
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,688
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,873
+90%since 2000
from $14,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,357)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.5%(35)
Diversity Score11.4%(161)
Diversity Score
11
+5649%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierz, Minnesota?

Pierz, Minnesota has about 1,418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierz, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pierz, Minnesota earns about $52,688 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 $132,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Pierz, Minnesota?

About 17.4% 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 14.4% 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 404 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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