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Pierce County

North Dakota · 4,357 residents · 1,018.285 sq mi
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Pierce County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,091. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,357
−7%since 2000
from 4,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Pierce County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,091
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,575
+32%since 2000
from $14,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,584)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(28)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,084)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(44)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6%(264)
Diversity Score17.5%(763)
Diversity Score
18
+642%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce County, North Dakota?

Pierce County, North Dakota has about 4,357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierce County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Pierce County, North Dakota earns about $37,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce County, North Dakota expensive?

In Pierce County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce County, North Dakota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce County, North Dakota?

About 12.9% of people in Pierce County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 695 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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