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Pierz, Minnesota
Pierz, city, in Morrison County, Minnesota. Pierz had 1,450 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,418 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,424 (±147). GEOID 2750776.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,450
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,418 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,424 ±147
Median household income
$52,500
±$14,133 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$170,600
±$21,667 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$946
±$147 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Pierz and what county is it in?
Pierz is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,028 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pierz, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,450 people lived in Pierz on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,418 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,424 (±147).
| Measure | Pierz | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,424 ±147 | 34,249 | no clear change |
| Households | 552 ±56 | 14,084 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.21 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 564 ±56 | 16,256 | −85 |
Pierz's population since 2000
From 1,277 in 2000 to 1,450 in 2025: up 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pierz as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pierz?
The median resident of Pierz is 37.1 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%.
| Measure | Pierz | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±3.1 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±3.9 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±4.6 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 42.2% ±3.0 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2% ±2.4 pts | 94.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±2.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±2.7 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±3.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±6.0 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pierz earn?
Half of Pierz's 552 households earn less than $52,500 a year (±$14,133), against $69,446 in Morrison County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $65,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pierz | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,500 ±$14,133 | $69,446 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,577 ±$7,642 | $88,368 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,011 ±$2,541 | $37,269 | −$5,301 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±4.1 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±8.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.8% ±3.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±3.7 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pierz?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Pierz's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 by its owner (±$21,667). The median renter pays $946 a month including utilities, and 50.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pierz | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,600 ±$21,667 | $248,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $946 ±$147 | $788 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.7% ±8.9 pts | 28.4% | +27.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,361 ±$113 | $1,581 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±5.7 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±5.7 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 564 ±56 | 16,256 | −85 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4% ±6.1 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±4.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.7% ±6.7 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pierz building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Pierz in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pierz work and get to work?
86.4% of Pierz's workers drive alone and 3.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes.
| Measure | Pierz | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±4.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±3.6 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±4.5 | 28.6 min | +9.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pierz?
No census tract lies mostly in Pierz; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7805Morrison County | 5,327 | $77,070 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pierz) · Census block assignment files
How does Pierz compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pierz is the 8,856th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 301st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Pierz ranks 533rd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 301st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 254th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 207th | 562 |
| Median household income | 533rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 533rd | 562 |
| Median home value | 476th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 291st | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 161st | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 482nd | 559 |
| Median age | 444th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 388th | 561 |
| Work from home | 519th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 46th | 562 |
Pierz's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Pierz with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pierz?
16 of the 57 figures for Pierz on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pierz are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pierz.