Pierce County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pierce County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,961. It is the 27th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 44.3 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pierce County is $63,214. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $143,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.