Pierce County, NE Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,243 | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.6 | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,859 | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pierce County grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,312 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pierce County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,160 | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.24% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pierce County is about 2% higher than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $270,000 | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $849 | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 66.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pierce County is about 26.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $849 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pierce County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,400 | $4,376 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,465 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 760 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Garden County (7.1 min), Box Butte County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.7 min), Saunders County (26.4 min), Howard County (25.9 min).
The average commute time in Pierce County is 21 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pierce County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Pierce County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pierce County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pierce County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Pierce County, Nebraska?
The population of Pierce County, Nebraska is 7,243, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pierce County, Nebraska?
The population density of Pierce County, Nebraska is 12.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pierce County, Nebraska?
The median household income in Pierce County, Nebraska is $76,160, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pierce County, Nebraska?
The median home price in Pierce County, Nebraska is $270,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pierce County, Nebraska?
The unemployment rate in Pierce County, Nebraska is 2.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.