Pierce County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pierce County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 7,312. It is the 39th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 39.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pierce County is $75,938. This is 1% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $182,700. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.