Population 3,020 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pierson
Household size in Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Pierson average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.95, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Pierson are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Grand Rapids area overall, where the median age is 38.3.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pierson: 3.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Pierson
Renters in Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pierson is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.9% of the housing in Pierson, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Pierson is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $842 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $860 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $890 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$49 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pierson costs $890 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 37.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Pierson
Bachelor's degrees in Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pierson: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pierson is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
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 Pierson
| Period | Pierson | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.0% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.5 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pierson has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Pierson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson | 2.74 | 40.5 | 3.2% | 9.0% | 18.9% | 1987 | $890 | 20.0% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| Sand Lake | 2.51 | 44.0 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.1% | 1988 | $813 | 16.1% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Howard City | 2.68 | 40.0 | 12.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 1991 | $901 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 3.4% |
| Trufant | 2.94 | 43.0 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $954 | 14.4% | 89.4% | 3.6% |
| Croton | 3.19 | 38.8 | 23.8% | 6.8% | 31.4% | 1990 | $1,035 | 14.6% | 90.8% | 0.9% |
| Coral | 2.97 | 40.6 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 20.9% | 1967 | $1,057 | 17.9% | 85.8% | 4.5% |
| Cedar Springs | 2.59 | 42.9 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 1990 | $1,134 | 23.7% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Evans | 2.71 | 37.2 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 7.4% | 1990 | $1,113 | 26.8% | 94.6% | 2.5% |
| Croton Heights | 2.55 | 44.6 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 16.1% | 1988 | $1,063 | 13.4% | 85.9% | 4.1% |
| Edgerton | 2.82 | 42.5 | 7.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1989 | $1,110 | 26.5% | 97.2% | 0.9% |
| Sun | 2.84 | 39.0 | 7.6% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $992 | 16.1% | 90.3% | 8.1% |
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 Pierson. 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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