Pierce, Nebraska

Pierce, Nebraska
City
Chicago & North Western Railway depot, now part of the Pierce Historical Society Museum.
Location of Pierce, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°11′57″N97°31′43″W / 42.19917°N 97.52861°W / 42.19917; -97.52861
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Pierce
Area [1]
• Total	0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2)
• Land	0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,585 ft (483 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,845
• Density	2,016.39/sq mi (778.28/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68767
Area code	402
FIPS code	31-39100
GNIS feature ID	2396199 [2]
Website	piercenebraska.com

Pierce is a city in and county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. ^[3] The population was 1,767 at the 2010 census. ^[4]

History

Pierce was platted in 1871, and a courthouse was erected that same year. ^[5] Like Pierce County, the name honors President Franklin Pierce. ^{[6] [7]}

The city became a point of international interest in 2013 due to the Lambrecht auto auction, at which nearly 500 classic cars were put up for sale. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km²), of which, 0.91 square miles (2.36 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	73		—
1890	563		671.2%
1900	770		36.8%
1910	1,200		55.8%
1920	1,105		−7.9%
1930	1,271		15.0%
1940	1,249		−1.7%
1950	1,167		−6.6%
1960	1,216		4.2%
1970	1,360		11.8%
1980	1,535		12.9%
1990	1,615		5.2%
2000	1,774		9.8%
2010	1,767		−0.4%
2020	1,845		4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [10] 2012 Estimate [11]

It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,767 people, 706 households, and 479 families living in the city. The population density was 1,941.8 inhabitants per square mile (749.7/km²). There were 747 housing units at an average density of 820.9 per square mile (317.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%. ^[12]

Of the 706 households 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age was 40.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 1,774 people, 682 households, and 465 families living in the city. The population density was 2,023.2 inhabitants per square mile (781.2/km²). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 839.4 per square mile (324.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.10% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

Of the 682 households 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.5% of households were one person and 17.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median household income was $35,288, and the median family income was $43,068. Males had a median income of $27,436 versus $21,034 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,702. About 6.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

• Gilman Park Arboretum
• Willow Creek State Recreation Area, located 4 miles southwest of Pierce.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierce, Nebraska
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. "Many Area Neb. Counties Lose Population".
5. "Pierce, Pierce County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
6. "Profile for Pierce, NE". ePodunk. Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
7. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 114. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
8. Hendee, David. "Vintage car mecca draws car enthusiasts from all over to Pierce, Neb., auction". Omaha World Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved October 18, 2013.
11. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.

External links

• Community of Pierce
• Pierce Public Schools
• Arboretum