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Pierce County, NE
6 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Pierce County, Nebraska.
Population
7,325
Land area
573sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Pierce County
Pierce County at a glance
- Pierce County is 50% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,357 a year, 5% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,000 (18% below Nebraska) and median rent is $884 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pierce (1,956), Plainview (1,281) and Osmond (647).
Local data for Pierce County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,357
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$196,000
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,870), Irish Americans (713), Swedish Americans (301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$17.6M
798 loans, 1,803 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pierce County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
402
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pierce County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pierce County, NE?
- Pierce is the largest city or town in Pierce County, with about 1,956 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pierce County?
- Pierce County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68747, 68765, 68767.
- What is the population of Pierce County, NE?
- About 7,325 people live in Pierce County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pierce County?
- Pierce County borders Madison County, Wayne County, Knox County, Cedar County, Antelope County, Stanton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023