Population 42,584 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pierce County
Household size in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Pierce County run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast. Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, though, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Pierce County are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Pierce County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Pierce County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Wisconsin counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pierce County
Renters in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 29.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 30.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Pierce County rent their homes (25.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Pierce County: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (5.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1975 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pierce County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $1,007 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $776 | $1,077 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $887 | $1,258 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,106 | $1,603 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$303 | +$597 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Pierce County runs $1,106 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $303 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pierce County
Bachelor's degrees in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 37.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 39.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 41.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 45.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Pierce County (33.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (45.4%). The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 92.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pierce County: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Wisconsin counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only four of 72.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pierce County
| Period | Pierce County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pierce County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pierce County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 2.54 | 39.4 | 7.5% | 25.0% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,106 | 33.2% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| Dakota County | 2.63 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 25.1% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,653 | 45.4% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| Scott County | 2.87 | 38.8 | 10.0% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,736 | 44.4% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Eau Claire County | 2.35 | 37.2 | 8.0% | 39.0% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,091 | 36.7% | 95.6% | 2.8% |
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Clark County | 2.74 | 36.5 | 7.8% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1971 | $846 | 12.8% | 81.8% | 3.7% |
| Renville County | 2.35 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 19.8% | 12.3% | 1959 | $799 | 18.2% | 91.7% | 2.5% |
| Yellow Medicine County | 2.27 | 43.4 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 1956 | $787 | 19.8% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| Shawano County | 2.38 | 45.6 | 8.3% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 1975 | $883 | 19.4% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| Deuel County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 6.6% | 17.2% | 16.4% | 1965 | $615 | 25.1% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pierce County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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