Pierce County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Pierce County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pierce County, North Dakota has a population of 3,928, the 27th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $59,365 and the median home value is $147,300. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

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

Pierce County Quick Facts

Population 3,928

Median Household Income $59,365

Median Home Value $147,300

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 45.1 years

Homeownership Rate 81.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.2%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 3,928 27th of 53

Median Income $59,365 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 1.1%

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	3,961	3,928	-0.8%
Median household income	$63,214	$59,365	-6.1%
Median home value	$143,400	$147,300	+2.7%

Median Household Income

Pierce

$59,365

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pierce

$147,300

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 27.1%

$50K-$100K 26.5%

$100K+ 31.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

9.9%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

5.8%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

28.4%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pierce County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rugby	2,481	$50,365	13.0%	$131,800
Balta	52	$33,125	7.7%	$96,900
Selz	30	N/A	33.3%	N/A
Wolford	26	$43,750	0.0%	$55,000

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Population Overview

Pierce County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,928. It is the 27th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 45.1 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 11.5% 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 $59,365. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pierce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

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 North Dakota 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, North Dakota?

Pierce County has a population of 3,928, making it the 27th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Pierce County?

The median household income in Pierce County is $59,365 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Pierce County, North Dakota?

Pierce County contains 4 Census-designated places.