Pierce City is a city located in Lawrence County Missouri. Pierce City has a 2024 population of 1,270. Pierce City is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierce City is $51,942 with a poverty rate of 29.06%. The median age in Pierce City is 31.6 years: 28.5 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierce City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,129 | 76.7% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 16.92% |
| Asian | 85 | 5.77% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 500 | 2.94 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.13 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 151 | 3.91 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 134 | 3.96 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Male | 50 | 3.2 | 24 | 76 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 13.87% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 3.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 2.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 461 | 55.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 147 | 17.73% |
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 | 644 | 540 | 43 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 54 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 13 | 3 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,667 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $0 | $58,500 |
| High School Graduate | $37,845 | $37,500 | $37,853 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,000 | $33,462 | $16,250 |
| Overall | $35,651 | $39,773 | $34,875 |
| Some College | $36,650 | $52,500 | $34,188 |
$35,651
Average Earnings
$39,773
Average Male
$34,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.62% of Pierce City residents speak only English, while 12.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,028 | 222 | 21.6% |
| Multiple | 245 | 105 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 99 | 90% |
29.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.05%
Male Poverty Rate
25.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierce City is Hispanic, with 90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierce City is White, with 21.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.94% |
| Some College | 11.86% |
| High School | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.44% |
| Female Employed | 15.74% |
| Male Employed | 2.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,950 | $53,493 |
| Households | $45,000 | $51,942 |
| Married Families | $82,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,007 | $33,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 3.71% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
63.86%
Born in Pierce City
94.23%
Native Born
5.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.77%
Naturalized
94.23% of Pierce City residents were born in the United States, with 63.86% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,295 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 1,290 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 1,285 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 1,280 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 1,275 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 1,270 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,265 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,267 | 9 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 1,258 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,250 | -57 | -4.36% |
| 2019 | 1,307 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,300 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,296 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,287 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,274 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 1,268 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,270 | -13 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,283 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,288 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,290 | 0 | 0% |