Pierce County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,584 | — | #1,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,109 | +22.6% | #266 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,434 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $333,700 | +18.4% | #476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,044 | -10.2% | #861 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.4% | #742 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pierce County has a population of 42,584, making it the #1,154 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pierce County is $92,109, ranking #266 out of 3,222 counties — 22.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Pierce County is $333,700 (+18.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,044/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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96.9% of residents in Pierce County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Pierce County, Wisconsin
Pierce County, Wisconsin has a total population of 42,584, making it the 1,154th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pierce County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pierce County is $92,109, which ranks #266 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Pierce County is $333,700, 18.4% above the national median. Renters in Pierce County pay a median gross rent of $1,044 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pierce County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Pierce County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Pierce County, Wisconsin 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.