Pierce County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,325 | — | #2,714 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,357 | -3.7% | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $196,000 | -30.5% | #1,447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | -24.0% | #1,527 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -40.0% | #289 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pierce County has a population of 7,325, making it the #2,714 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pierce County is $72,357, ranking #1,021 out of 3,222 counties — 3.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Pierce County is $196,000 (-30.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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95.5% of residents in Pierce County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Pierce County, Nebraska
Pierce County, Nebraska has a total population of 7,325, making it the 2,714th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pierce County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pierce County is $72,357, which ranks #1,021 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Pierce County is $196,000, 30.5% below the national median. Renters in Pierce County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pierce County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Pierce County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Pierce County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.