Pierce County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Pierce County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pierce County, Nebraska has a population of 7,325, the 39th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $72,357 and the median home value is $196,000. The poverty rate is 7.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pierce County Quick Facts

Population 7,325

Median Household Income $72,357

Median Home Value $196,000

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.1%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.7%

High School Graduation 94.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 7,325 39th of 93

Median Income $72,357 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment 2.1%

How Pierce County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,312	7,325	+0.2%
Median household income	$75,938	$72,357	-4.7%
Median home value	$182,700	$196,000	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Pierce

$72,357

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pierce

$196,000

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

1.7%

$45K-$50K

8.6%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

17.7%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

65.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $884/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

25.3%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pierce County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pierce	1,956	$70,859	4.9%	$179,400
Plainview	1,281	$54,766	10.9%	$96,000
Osmond	647	$66,250	17.9%	$132,400
Hadar	264	$77,222	11.4%	$217,900
McLean	86	$97,625	4.7%	N/A
Foster	50	N/A	16.0%	N/A

Explore Nebraska Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Pierce County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 7,325. It is the 39th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pierce County is $72,357. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $196,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pierce County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pierce County, Nebraska?

Pierce County has a population of 7,325, making it the 39th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Pierce County?

The median household income in Pierce County is $72,357 with a poverty rate of 7.5%.

How many cities are in Pierce County, Nebraska?

Pierce County contains 6 Census-designated places.