Pierce City, Missouri Population 2022
Pierce City is a city located in Lawrence County Missouri. Pierce City has a 2020 population of 1,336. Pierce City is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,290 in 2010.
The average household income in Pierce City is $44,982 with a poverty rate of 17.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $642 per month, and the median house value is $87,800. The median age in Pierce City is 37.2 years, 39.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
Pierce City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierce Citywas:
- White: 91.03%
- Native American: 6.29%
- Two or more races: 1.42%
- Other race: 0.79%
- Asian: 0.31%
- Black or African American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,157 | 91.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 6.29% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 1.42% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.16% |
Pierce City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 508 | 2.49 | 60.8 |
| Married | 241 | 3.27 | 74.7 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.21 | 39 |
| Female | 57 | 2.68 | 86 |
| Male | 23 | 4.13 | 30.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 8.29% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 45.55% |
| Some College | 161 | 19.35% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 8.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 6.25% |
Pierce City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 779 | 688 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12 | |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Other Race | 4 | ||
| Asian | 4 | 4 | |
| Black | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 62.50%.
$30,841
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$23,629
Average Female
Pierce City Language by Age
Pierce City Language
97.07% of Pierce City residents speak only English, while 2.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
Pierce City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 176 | 15.55% |
| Native | 80 | 36 | 45.00% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 6 | 18.75% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
17.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.58%
Male Poverty Rate
18.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pierce City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierce City is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierce City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.34%.
Pierce City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Pierce City Married by Age and Sex
Pierce City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Pierce City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 9.68% |
Pierce City Veterans by Education
20.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.47%
Born in Pierce City
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.69% of Pierce City residents were born in the United States, with 69.47% having been born in Missouri. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,336 | 9 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 1,327 | 9 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,318 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 1,309 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,300 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 1,295 | 9 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 1,286 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,273 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 1,268 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,270 | -13 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,283 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,288 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,290 | 0.00% |