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Pierce, NE
City in Pierce County, Nebraska.
Population
1,956
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,158
ZIP codes
0
Pierce and its ZIP codes
Pierce at a glance
- Pierce is about 84 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $70,859 a year, 7% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (25% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,274 a month.
Local data for Pierce, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,859
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$1,274/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (989), Irish Americans (201), Swedish Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Pierce.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,571
1,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$112,729
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.1M
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
How people get to work
Pierce, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Pierce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HadarVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| FosterVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| OsmondCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HoskinsVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| McLeanVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Woodland ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| NorfolkCity | 14 mi | 18.1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SholesVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| RandolphCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Meadow GroveVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| WinsideVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| CarrollVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnetVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| TildenCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pierce, NE in?
- Pierce is in Pierce County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Pierce, NE?
- About 1,956 people live in Pierce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pierce?
- Nearby places include Hadar (7.5 mi), Foster (8.9 mi), Osmond (11 mi), Hoskins (13 mi), McLean (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023