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Pierce, ID


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Pierce, Idaho

Pierce, Idaho, in Clearwater county, is 89 miles W of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 317 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 617 people in the city.

The People and Families of Pierce

In Pierce, about 69% of adults are married. Many folks in Pierce are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pierce had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Pierce. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Pierce Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Pierce is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Pierce is known in Idaho for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Pierce, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Pierce.

High Points

Pierce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pierce Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pierce, ID

Comparing Pierce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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