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
64th
Median Household Income $92,109 +22.6% #266 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 38.8 years -0.3% #2,434 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $333,700 +18.4% #476 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,044 -10.2% #861 / 3,222
73th
Poverty Rate 9.8% -22.4% #742 / 3,222
77th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$92,109 +22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #266 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,908 +11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #359 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.8% −22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #742 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #831 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.5% −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #546 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.6 min +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #941 of 3,222
71th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$333,700 +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #476 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,044 −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #861 of 3,222
73th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.0% +16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,529 of 3,222
53th percentile
75.0% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Pierce County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #88 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.