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Pierce, NE


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Pierce, Nebraska

Pierce, Nebraska, in Pierce county, is 61 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 104 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,774 people in the city.

The People and Families of Pierce

In Pierce, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pierce had a median family income of $43,068.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Pierce. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Pierce Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Pierce is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Pierce, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPierce Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Pierce, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times84
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime65
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