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Pierz, MN
City in Morrison County, Minnesota.
Population
1,424
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,033
ZIP codes
0
Pierz and its ZIP codes
Pierz at a glance
- Pierz is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,500, 41% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (48% below Minnesota) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Pierz, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierz, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (584), Polish Americans (199), Norwegian Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrison County. PPP loans are for Pierz.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,320
11,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
How people get to work
Pierz, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierz, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
27.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierz, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Pierz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GenolaCity | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| LastrupCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BuckmanCity | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| HardingCity | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| HillmanCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Little FallsCity | 12 mi | 8 |
| RoyaltonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| RiceCity | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| GilmanCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort RipleyCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BowlusCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| SobieskiCity | 19 mi | 4 |
| RandallCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| FlensburgCity | 21 mi | 7 |
| St. StephenCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| VinelandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pierz, MN in?
- Pierz is in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pierz, MN?
- About 1,424 people live in Pierz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pierz?
- Nearby places include Genola (1 mi), Lastrup (4.8 mi), Buckman (5.6 mi), Harding (9.9 mi), Hillman (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023