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Pierce City

Missouri · 1,251 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Pierce City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,976. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,300. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
−10%since 2000
from 1,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pierce City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,976
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,186 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,562
+35%since 2000
from $12,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,327)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(41)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,074)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(64)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other14%(175)
Diversity Score40.4%(506)
Diversity Score
40
+1272%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce City, Missouri?

Pierce City, Missouri has about 1,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierce City, Missouri?

The typical household in Pierce City, Missouri earns about $40,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce City, Missouri expensive?

In Pierce City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce City, Missouri?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce City, Missouri?

About 22.9% of people in Pierce City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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