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Pierz, MN


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Pierz, Minnesota

Pierz, Minnesota, in Morrison county, is 29 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 80 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,277 residents.

The People and Families of Pierz

In Pierz, about 51% of adults are married. People in Pierz have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Pierz.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pierz had a median family income of $34,167. Home-based work is more common in Pierz than in most places.

Pierz Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Pierz was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Pierz, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Pierz Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pierz, MN

Comparing Pierz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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