Pierson is a village located in Montcalm County Michigan. Pierson has a 2024 population of 205. Pierson is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 199 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierson is $50,985 with a poverty rate of 38.28%. The median age in Pierson is 32.3 years: 31.5 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 99.25% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46 | 2.89 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 18 | 1.11 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 10 | 4 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 9 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 4.44 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 13.75% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 44 | 55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 7.5% |
| Some College | 8 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 63 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,625 | $0 | $22,083 |
| Some College | $0 | $51,250 | $0 |
$30,625
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$22,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.39% of Pierson residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 48 | 37.8% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100% |
38.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.51%
Male Poverty Rate
40%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierson is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierson is White, with 37.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| High School | 29.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.65% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 31.03% |
| Female Employed | 15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $47,582 |
| Households | $33,750 | $50,985 |
| Married Families | $45,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,769 | $24,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.4%
Male Marriage Rate
20.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 6.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.97%
Born in Pierson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Pierson residents were born in the United States, with 87.97% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 213 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 212 | 2 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 210 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 208 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 207 | 2 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 205 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 204 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 204 | 3 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 201 | 2 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 199 | 27 | 15.7% |
| 2019 | 172 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 173 | -1 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 174 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 173 | 3 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 170 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 171 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 171 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 171 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 172 | 0 | 0% |