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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pierce County

Wisconsin · 36,804 residents · 574.018 sq mi
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Pierce County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $125,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,804
+12%since 1990
from 32,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.1
+9%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K38K41K44K1990201020202024Pierce County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,551
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,520 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+65%since 1990
from $12,203 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(32,357)
Black0.3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(178)
Asian0.6%(193)
Diversity Score4.4%(1,441)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(35,896)
Black0.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(301)
Asian0.4%(158)
Diversity Score3.7%(1,374)
Diversity Score
4
−15%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Pierce County to nearby counties

PIERCE COUNTY VS
St. Croix County
Income$103,046+108%
Home value$377,700+201%
Population98,276+126%
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PIERCE COUNTY VS
Goodhue County
Income$84,171+70%
Home value$285,100+127%
Population48,195+11%
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PIERCE COUNTY VS
Pepin County
Income$75,256+52%
Home value$214,800+71%
Population7,513−83%
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PIERCE COUNTY VS
Dunn County
Income$74,824+51%
Home value$243,200+94%
Population46,223+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

Pierce County, Wisconsin has about 36,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Pierce County, Wisconsin earns about $49,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Pierce County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $125,500, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in Pierce County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,039 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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