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The City of Pierce City had a population of 1,269 as of July 1, 2018. Pierce City ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Pierce City is located at latitude 36.9469 and longitude -94.0035 in Lawrence County. The formal boundaries for the City of Pierce City (see map below) encompass a land area of 1.29 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lawrence County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,217 feet.
The City of Pierce City (GNIS ID: 2396200) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Pierce City is located within Township of Pierce, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lawrence County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Pierce City: Peirce City.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,269 |
| Population in Households | 1,264 |
| Population in Familes | 1,019 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 5 |
| Population Density2 | 984 |
| Diversity Index3 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $32,909 |
| Average Household Income | $43,384 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,181 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 606 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 354 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 165 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 87 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,082 |
| Average Home Value | $115,890 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 519 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 346 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.22% | -0.02% |
| Households | -0.43% | -0.12% |
| Families | 0.11% | -0.23% |
| Median Household Income | 0.74% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.48% |
The table below compares Pierce City to the other 1,032 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 332 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 387 | 63rd |
| Diversity Index | # 248 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 907 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 948 | 8th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
