Pierce County, ND

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Pierce County Overview

3,999
TOTAL POPULATION
1,995
MALE POPULATION
2,004
FEMALE POPULATION
99.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,931
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,689
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,883
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pierce County Area Codes

Race in Pierce County

The most populous races in Pierce County are White / Caucasian (3,723 | 93.1%), Native / Alaskan (111 | 2.8%), and Two or more Races (68 | 1.7%).
Race in Pierce County
Race# Population% Population
Asian651.6%
Black / African American100.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino491.2%
Native / Alaskan1112.8%
White / Caucasian3,72393.1%
Two or more Races681.7%
Some other Race220.5%
Total3,999100.0%

Ancestry in Pierce County

The most populous ancestries reported in Pierce County are German (1,867 | 46.7%), Norwegian (865 | 21.6%), Irish (225 | 5.6%), Russian (200 | 5.0%), and American (112 | 2.8%), together accounting for 81.8% of all Pierce County residents.
Ancestry in Pierce County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native120.3%
American1122.8%
Austrian100.3%
Bhutanese20.1%
Chippewa591.5%
Czech80.2%
Danish150.4%
Dutch401.0%
Eastern European80.2%
English932.3%
European170.4%
Finnish451.1%
French872.2%
French Canadian150.4%
German1,86746.7%
German Russian521.3%
Hungarian70.2%
Icelander120.3%
Irish2255.6%
Italian280.7%
Jamaican20.1%
Korean260.6%
Mexican451.1%
Northern European180.4%
Norwegian86521.6%
Polish581.5%
Russian2005.0%
Scandinavian661.7%
Scotch-Irish190.5%
Scottish451.1%
Sioux431.1%
Sri Lankan170.4%
Swedish912.3%
Swiss250.6%
Thai200.5%
Welsh60.2%
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Immigrants in Pierce County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pierce County came from Asia (55 | 1.4%), South Eastern Asia (43 | 1.1%), Philippines (26 | 0.6%), Vietnam (17 | 0.4%), and India (12 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Pierce County residents.
Immigrants in Pierce County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa30.1%
Asia551.4%
Canada90.2%
Caribbean20.1%
India120.3%
Jamaica20.1%
Latin America20.1%
Philippines260.6%
South Africa30.1%
South Central Asia120.3%
South Eastern Asia431.1%
Vietnam170.4%
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Sex and Age in Pierce County

Sex and Age in Pierce County

The most populous age groups in Pierce County are 55 to 59 Years (153 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (182 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pierce County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years91 (4.6%)84 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years111 (5.6%)141 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years152 (7.6%)167 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years48 (2.4%)128 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years133 (6.7%)89 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years115 (5.8%)60 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years109 (5.5%)78 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Years148 (7.4%)101 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years117 (5.9%)151 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years89 (4.5%)97 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years142 (7.1%)94 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years153 (7.7%)108 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years128 (6.4%)182 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years132 (6.6%)90 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years136 (6.8%)155 (7.7%)
75 to 79 Years68 (3.4%)136 (6.8%)
80 to 84 Years61 (3.1%)66 (3.3%)
85 Years and over62 (3.1%)77 (3.8%)
Total1,995 (100.0%)2,004 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pierce County

Median Family Size in Pierce County

The median family size in Pierce County is 2.97 persons per family, with single female/mother families (66 | 6.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (74 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pierce County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple878 (86.3%)3.00
Single Male/Father74 (7.3%)2.26
Single Female/Mother66 (6.5%)3.32
Total Families1,018 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Pierce County

The median household size in Pierce County is 2.28 persons per household, with single female/mother households (66 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (671 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pierce County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple878 (52.0%)3.00
Single Male/Father74 (4.4%)2.78
Single Female/Mother66 (3.9%)3.32
Non-family671 (39.7%)1.16
Total Households1,689 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pierce County

Out of a total of 1,689 households in Pierce County, 1,018 (60.3%) are family households, while 671 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 556, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 588.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pierce County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-588 (34.8%)
2-Person Households556 (32.9%)83 (4.9%)
3-Person Households235 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households143 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households53 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,018 (60.3%)671 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Pierce County

Fertility by Age in Pierce County

Average fertility rate in Pierce County is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 101.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pierce County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years23 (92.0%)101.0
35 to 50 years2 (8.0%)5.0
Total25 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pierce County

44.0% of women with births (25) in Pierce County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pierce County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (39.1%)14 (60.9%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)

Fertility by Education in Pierce County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pierce County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma17 (68.0%)172.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (32.0%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pierce County

56.0% of women with births in Pierce County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 82.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pierce County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (17.6%)14 (82.4%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)

Income in Pierce County

Income Overview in Pierce County

Per Capita Income in Pierce County is $35,931, while median incomes of families and households are $97,689 and $59,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,999$35,931
Median Family Income1,018$97,689
Mean Family Income1,018$106,064
Median Household Income1,689$59,583
Mean Household Income1,689$79,592
Income Deficit1,018$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,99945.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,99954.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,9990.43

Earnings by Sex in Pierce County

Average Earnings in Pierce County are $41,615, $52,632 for men and $28,520 for women, a difference of 45.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Pierce County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,198 (56.3%)$52,632
Female929 (43.7%)$28,520
Total2,127 (100.0%)$41,615

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pierce County

The most common earnings brackets in Pierce County are $100,000+ for men (256 | 21.4%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (73 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pierce County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (2.8%)71 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (2.2%)19 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49950 (4.2%)46 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)51 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49926 (2.2%)28 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99958 (4.8%)73 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (1.6%)38 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99963 (5.3%)26 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49928 (2.3%)40 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99940 (3.3%)43 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (1.3%)52 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (1.8%)57 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99950 (4.2%)72 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (2.1%)34 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999124 (10.3%)51 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99936 (3.0%)58 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999118 (9.9%)54 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99964 (5.3%)23 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999143 (11.9%)44 (4.7%)
$100,000+256 (21.4%)49 (5.3%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)929 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pierce County

Average earnings in Pierce County are $56,942 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 38.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,875, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,482. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $15,592.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pierce County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,482$15,592
College or Associate's Degree$68,060$32,589
Bachelor's Degree$84,875$36,083
Graduate Degree$56,860$58,750
Total$56,942$35,000

Family Income in Pierce County

Family Income Brackets in Pierce County

According to the Pierce County family income data, there are 263 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Pierce County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000181.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999464.5%
$25,000 to $34,999272.7%
$35,000 to $49,99911110.9%
$50,000 to $74,99916616.3%
$75,000 to $99,99919018.7%
$100,000 to $149,99926325.8%
$150,000 to $199,99915715.4%
$200,000+403.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pierce County

6-person families (48 | 4.7%) account for the highest median family income in Pierce County with $160,962 per family, while 2-person families (556 | 54.6%) have the highest median income of $42,084 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pierce County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families556 (54.6%)$84,167
3-Person Families250 (24.6%)$119,773
4-Person Families133 (13.1%)$0
5-Person Families26 (2.5%)$0
6-Person Families48 (4.7%)$160,962
7+ Person Families5 (0.5%)$0
Total1,018 (100.0%)$97,689

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pierce County

The median family income in Pierce County is $97,689, with families comprising 3+ earners (153) having the highest median family income of $136,827, while families with 1 earner (298) have the lowest median family income of $55,691, accounting for 15.0% and 29.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pierce County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners177 (17.4%)$63,542
1 Earner298 (29.3%)$55,691
2 Earners390 (38.3%)$123,958
3+ Earners153 (15.0%)$136,827
Total1,018 (100.0%)$97,689

Household Income in Pierce County

Household Income Brackets in Pierce County

With 292 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Pierce County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pierce County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001136.7%
$10,000 to $14,999472.8%
$15,000 to $24,99918611.0%
$25,000 to $34,999794.7%
$35,000 to $49,99925214.9%
$50,000 to $74,99928917.1%
$75,000 to $99,99922613.4%
$100,000 to $149,99929217.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991649.7%
$200,000+412.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pierce County

The median household income in Pierce County is $59,583, with the highest median household income of $97,292 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 551 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,010, with 87 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pierce County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years87 (5.1%)$26,010
25 to 44 Years431 (25.5%)$85,125
45 to 64 Years551 (32.6%)$97,292
65+ Years620 (36.7%)$46,625
Total1,689 (100.0%)$59,583

Poverty in Pierce County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierce County

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Pierce County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 47 males (38.5%) and 57 females (45.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierce County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (22.0%)20 (24.1%)
5 Years2 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (12.4%)56 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)11 (28.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years47 (38.5%)57 (45.2%)
25 to 34 Years19 (11.1%)37 (26.8%)
35 to 44 Years6 (2.4%)15 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (5.4%)10 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years27 (9.6%)3 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (5.6%)22 (9.1%)
75 Years and over2 (1.2%)31 (12.7%)
Total167 (8.9%)262 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierce County

According to the poverty statistics in Pierce County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierce County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (78.0%)63 (75.9%)
5 Years36 (94.7%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years120 (87.6%)200 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years82 (100.0%)27 (71.1%)
15 Years28 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years75 (61.5%)69 (54.8%)
25 to 34 Years153 (88.9%)101 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years243 (97.6%)236 (94.0%)
45 to 54 Years210 (94.6%)180 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years254 (90.4%)287 (99.0%)
65 to 74 Years253 (94.4%)219 (90.9%)
75 Years and over166 (98.8%)214 (87.4%)
Total1,711 (91.1%)1,689 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pierce County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pierce County show that 0.7% or 6 of the total 878 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.3%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pierce County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children588 (99.3%)4 (0.7%)
1 or 2 Children206 (99.5%)1 (0.5%)
3 or 4 Children73 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total872 (99.3%)6 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pierce County

According to the poverty data in Pierce County, 10.8% or 8 single-father households and 51.5% or 34 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (10.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pierce County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (10.8%)23 (69.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (10.8%)34 (51.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pierce County

The poverty data for Pierce County shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 42 of the single-parent households (30.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (1.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pierce County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (0.7%)3 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (0.5%)31 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (1.3%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (0.7%)42 (30.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Pierce County

Employment by Class of Employer in Pierce County

Among the 1,831 employed individuals in Pierce County, private company employees (864 | 47.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (271 | 14.8%), and local government employees (221 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pierce County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees86447.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1236.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)27114.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1809.8%
Local Government Employees22112.1%
State Government Employees673.7%
Federal Government Employees583.2%
Unpaid Family Workers472.6%
Total1,831100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pierce County

According to the labor force statistics for Pierce County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,208), 58.7% or 1,883 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 95.8% or 250 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pierce County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years59 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years178 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years127 (72.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years136 (72.7%)13 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years435 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years379 (89.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years250 (95.8%)5 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years165 (53.2%)1 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years121 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,883 (58.7%)19 (1.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pierce County

According to labor force statistics for Pierce County, 79.7% of individuals (1,492) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,872) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.8% or 540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pierce County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School54 (78.3%)6 (9.3%)
High School Diploma359 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree539 (80.4%)17 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher540 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,492 (79.7%)24 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pierce County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pierce County are Management (440 | 23.7%), Community & Social Service (311 | 16.7%), Education Instruction & Library (226 | 12.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (110 | 5.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (59 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pierce County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pierce County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (94.3%), Health Technologists (87.0%), and Community & Social Service (75.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pierce County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management340 (77.3%)100 (22.7%)
Business & Financial12 (54.5%)10 (45.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 75 (24.1%)236 (75.9%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (61.0%)23 (39.0%)
Legal Services & Support20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (5.8%)213 (94.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating33 (30.0%)77 (70.0%)
Health Technologists7 (13.0%)47 (87.0%)
Total (Category)479 (53.1%)423 (46.9%)
Total (Overall)1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pierce County are Food Preparation & Serving (70 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (57 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (37 | 2.0%), and Personal Care & Service (26 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Pierce County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pierce County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76.9%), and Security & Protection (73.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pierce County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Security & Protection27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Law Enforcement17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance50 (76.9%)15 (23.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)77 (30.2%)178 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pierce County are Sales & Related (199 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (102 | 5.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pierce County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pierce County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related84 (42.2%)115 (57.8%)
Office & Administration10 (9.8%)92 (90.2%)
Total (Category)94 (31.2%)207 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pierce County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (121 | 6.5%), Construction & Extraction (83 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (23 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pierce County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pierce County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction77 (92.8%)6 (7.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)221 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pierce County are Material Moving (77 | 4.1%), Transportation (74 | 4.0%), and Production (23 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pierce County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pierce County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
Transportation74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)172 (98.9%)2 (1.1%)
Total (Overall)1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pierce County

Employment Industries in Pierce County

The major employment industries in Pierce County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (324 | 17.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (294 | 15.8%), Educational Services (251 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (237 | 12.8%), and Manufacturing (97 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Pierce County

Employment Industries by Sex in Pierce County

The Pierce County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.1%), and Educational Services (81.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pierce County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting297 (91.7%)27 (8.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction90 (93.8%)6 (6.2%)
Manufacturing79 (81.4%)18 (18.6%)
Wholesale Trade37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade130 (54.8%)107 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing50 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)
Utilities48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance18 (26.9%)49 (73.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific27 (87.1%)4 (12.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services47 (18.7%)204 (81.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance35 (11.9%)259 (88.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services17 (21.0%)64 (79.0%)
Public Administration53 (60.9%)34 (39.1%)
Total1,043 (56.1%)816 (43.9%)

Education in Pierce County

School Enrollment in Pierce County

The most common levels of schooling among the 802 students in Pierce County are middle school (247 | 30.8%), elementary school (240 | 29.9%), and high school (139 | 17.3%).
School Enrollment in Pierce County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool486.0%
Kindergarten425.2%
Elementary School24029.9%
Middle School24730.8%
High School13917.3%
College / Undergraduate567.0%
Graduate / Professional303.7%
Total802100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pierce County

Out of a total of 802 students who are enrolled in schools in Pierce County, 139 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 663 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pierce County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old206 (86.9%)31 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds260 (81.5%)59 (18.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds119 (88.1%)16 (11.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
35 Years and over33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total663 (82.7%)139 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pierce County

Education (276 | 31.9%), science & technology (129 | 14.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (124 | 14.3%), business (121 | 14.0%), and engineering (78 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 866 individuals in Pierce County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pierce County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics151.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12414.3%
Physical & Health Sciences30.4%
Psychology364.2%
Social Sciences60.7%
Engineering789.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies20.2%
Science & Technology12914.9%
Business12114.0%
Education27631.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History111.3%
Visual & Performing Arts10.1%
Communications202.3%
Arts & Humanities445.1%
Total866100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pierce County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pierce County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pierce County are males with 3 vehicles (311, accounting for 29.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (286, making up 39.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pierce County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle37 (3.6%)20 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle86 (8.3%)89 (11.2%)
2 Vehicles288 (27.7%)189 (23.9%)
3 Vehicles311 (29.9%)286 (36.1%)
4 Vehicles165 (15.9%)121 (15.3%)
5 or more Vehicles152 (14.6%)87 (11.0%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)792 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pierce County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pierce County are less than 5 minutes (502 commuters, 30.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (491 commuters, 29.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (159 commuters, 9.7%).
Commute Time in Pierce County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes50230.6%
5 to 9 Minutes49129.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1599.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1438.7%
20 to 24 Minutes643.9%
25 to 29 Minutes110.7%
30 to 34 Minutes503.0%
35 to 39 Minutes231.4%
40 to 44 Minutes472.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1066.5%
60 to 89 Minutes392.4%
90 or more Minutes60.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Pierce County

The most common commute times in Pierce County are less than 5 minutes (287 commuters, 31.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (267 commuters, 36.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pierce County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes287 (31.8%)215 (29.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes224 (24.8%)267 (36.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes106 (11.7%)53 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes71 (7.9%)72 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes39 (4.3%)25 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes37 (4.1%)13 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes47 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes78 (8.6%)28 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.8%)32 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pierce County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pierce County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (252, 27.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (334, 45.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pierce County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM45 (5.0%)6 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)22 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45 (5.0%)14 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM48 (5.3%)18 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM188 (20.8%)67 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM166 (18.4%)25 (3.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM252 (27.9%)334 (45.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM42 (4.7%)59 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19 (2.1%)35 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM92 (10.2%)57 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)47 (6.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)25 (3.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (0.5%)10 (1.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)20 (2.7%)
Total902 (100.0%)739 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pierce County

Occupancy by Ownership in Pierce County

Of the total 1,689 dwellings in Pierce County, owner-occupied units account for 1,354 (80.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 335 (19.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pierce County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,35480.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33519.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,689100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pierce County

Occupancy by Household Size in Pierce County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household58834.8%
2-Person Household63937.8%
3-Person Household23513.9%
4+ Person Household22713.4%
Total Housing Units1,689100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pierce County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pierce County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household372 (63.3%)216 (36.7%)
2-Person Household563 (88.1%)76 (11.9%)
3-Person Household213 (90.6%)22 (9.4%)
4+ Person Household206 (90.7%)21 (9.2%)
Total Housing Units1,354 (80.2%)335 (19.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pierce County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pierce County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School92 (73.0%)34 (27.0%)
High School Diploma364 (74.1%)127 (25.9%)
College/Associate Degree467 (85.9%)77 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher431 (81.6%)97 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pierce County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pierce County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23914.1%
35 to 44 Years27916.5%
45 to 54 Years22413.3%
55 to 64 Years32719.4%
65 to 74 Years35721.1%
75 to 84 Years17410.3%
85 Years and Over895.3%
Total1,689100.0%

Housing Finances in Pierce County

Median Income by Occupancy in Pierce County

Median Income by Occupancy in Pierce County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,354 (80.2%)$73,333
Renter-Occupied335 (19.8%)$25,913
Average1,689 (100.0%)$59,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pierce County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pierce County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (2.7%)8 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99950 (3.7%)20 (6.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (0.5%)41 (12.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99975 (5.5%)57 (17.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (1.5%)32 (9.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (2.8%)42 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999200 (14.8%)51 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999260 (19.2%)28 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999191 (14.1%)36 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999289 (21.3%)4 (1.2%)
$150,000 or more187 (13.8%)16 (4.8%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pierce County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pierce County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499271 (20.0%)26 (7.8%)
$500 to $799488 (36.0%)191 (57.0%)
$800 to $999187 (13.8%)57 (17.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499149 (11.0%)24 (7.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999121 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99919 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pierce County

Housing Structures in Pierce County

Housing Structures in Pierce County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,39782.7%
Single Unit, Attached281.7%
2 Unit Apartments261.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments754.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments261.5%
10 or more Apartments462.7%
Mobile Home / Other915.4%
Total1,689100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pierce County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pierce County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,254 (89.8%)143 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (2.7%)73 (97.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other76 (83.5%)15 (16.5%)
Total1,354 (80.2%)335 (19.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pierce County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pierce County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4 (0.3%)6 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)53 (15.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms207 (15.3%)157 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms444 (32.8%)54 (16.1%)
8 or more Rooms699 (51.6%)65 (19.4%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pierce County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pierce County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas58 (4.3%)14 (4.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas454 (33.5%)33 (9.9%)
Electricity662 (48.9%)214 (63.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene140 (10.3%)35 (10.4%)
Coal or Coke13 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (1.3%)39 (11.6%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pierce County

Household Vehicle Usage in Pierce County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (1.0%)41 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle218 (16.1%)186 (55.5%)
2 Vehicles476 (35.2%)48 (14.3%)
3 or more Vehicles647 (47.8%)60 (17.9%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pierce County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pierce County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units918436
Median Property Value$151,500$160,100
Median Household Income$69,231$101
Monthly Housing Costs$578$8
Real Estate Taxes$1,664$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pierce County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pierce County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000130 (14.2%)27 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999235 (25.6%)97 (22.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999477 (52.0%)224 (51.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99962 (6.8%)73 (16.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
Total918 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pierce County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pierce County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00076 (8.3%)8 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99993 (10.1%)10 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (3.3%)10 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (10.2%)8 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999211 (23.0%)106 (24.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999119 (13.0%)49 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999209 (22.8%)72 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more86 (9.4%)80 (18.3%)
Total918 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pierce County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pierce County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x561 (61.1%)86,750 (19,896.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x50 (5.4%)192 (44.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x48 (5.2%)174 (39.9%)
4.0x or more236 (25.7%)10 (2.3%)
Total918 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pierce County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pierce County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800209 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499165 (18.0%)44 (10.1%)
$800 to $1,499511 (55.7%)204 (46.8%)
Total918 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pierce County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierce County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierce County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years203 (93.1%)15 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years604 (91.2%)58 (8.8%)
19 to 25 Years214 (74.6%)73 (25.4%)
26 to 34 Years231 (86.5%)36 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years480 (96.0%)20 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years400 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years505 (88.4%)66 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years509 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older413 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,559 (92.7%)280 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pierce County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pierce County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born203 (93.1%)15 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen604 (91.2%)58 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen214 (74.6%)73 (25.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pierce County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pierce County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000428 (86.1%)69 (13.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999559 (87.6%)79 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999511 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999502 (92.4%)41 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over1,559 (94.5%)91 (5.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierce County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierce County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (24.8%)149 (68.3%)
6 to 18 Years148 (22.4%)479 (72.4%)
19 to 25 Years14 (4.9%)200 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Years43 (16.1%)188 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years44 (8.8%)457 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years88 (21.4%)331 (80.3%)
55 to 64 Years64 (11.2%)449 (78.6%)
65 to 74 Years494 (97.1%)348 (68.4%)
75 Years and over413 (100.0%)316 (76.5%)
Total1,362 (35.5%)2,917 (76.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pierce County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pierce County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.4%)13 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (8.8%)55 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years38 (14.2%)15 (6.2%)
75 Years and over65 (38.7%)82 (33.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pierce County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pierce County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (7.6%)6 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over37 (22.0%)50 (20.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pierce County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (3.6%)16 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pierce County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (1.2%)8 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (9.5%)3 (1.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pierce County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)49 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.4%)15 (6.2%)
75 Years and over40 (23.8%)25 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pierce County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.2%)
75 Years and over28 (16.7%)17 (6.9%)

Technology Access in Pierce County

Computing Device Access in Pierce County

Computing Device Access in Pierce County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,22572.5%
Smartphone1,40783.3%
Tablet1,07363.5%
No Computing Device1599.4%
Total1,689100.0%

Internet Access in Pierce County

Internet Access in Pierce County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,20771.5%
Cellular Data Only19711.7%
Satellite Internet704.1%
No Internet24314.4%
Total1,689100.0%

Pierce County Summary

Pierce County is located in the northeastern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by Walsh County to the north, Nelson County to the east, and Cavalier County to the south. The county seat is Rugby, and the county was named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. The county has a total area of 1,068 square miles, and a population of 4,766 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Pierce County is located in the Red River Valley, and is part of the Great Plains region. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Tongue River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Alice, Lake Metigoshe, and Lake Metigoshe State Park.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living in small towns and rural areas. The largest city in the county is Rugby, with a population of 2,876 as of the 2010 census. Other towns in the county include Balta, Wolford, York, and Esmond.

Economy

The economy of Pierce County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the majority of the population is employed in the agricultural sector. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a number of food processing plants. The county is also home to a number of energy companies, including a wind farm and a number of oil and gas wells.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Pierce County was 4,766, with a population density of 4.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $51,944. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Pierce County is served by the Rugby Public School District, which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to a number of private schools, including St. Mary's Catholic School and the Rugby Academy. The county is also home to a number of higher education institutions, including the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, and the University of Mary.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pierce County?
Total Population of Pierce County is 3,999.
What is the Total Male Population of Pierce County?
Total Male Population of Pierce County is 1,995.
What is the Total Female Population of Pierce County?
Total Female Population of Pierce County is 2,004.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pierce County?
There are 99.55 Males per 100 Females in Pierce County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pierce County?
There are 100.45 Females per 100 Males in Pierce County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pierce County?
Median Population Age in Pierce County is 44.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pierce County
Average Family Size in Pierce County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pierce County
Average Household Size in Pierce County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pierce County?
Per Capita income in Pierce County is $35,931.
What is the Median Family Income in Pierce County?
Median Family Income in Pierce County is $97,689.
What is the Median Household income in Pierce County?
Median Household Income in Pierce County is $59,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pierce County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pierce County is 45.8%.
Women in Pierce County earn 54.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pierce County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pierce County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pierce County?
There are 1,883 People in the Labor Forcein in Pierce County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pierce County?
58.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Pierce County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pierce County?
Unemployment Rate in Pierce County is 1.0%.