Pierce Public RecordsNebraska

As of the 2020 Census, Pierce city in Pierce County, Nebraska, had a population of 1,767. The median age was 37.3 years. Of the population, 51.2% were female and 48.8% male. The racial and ethnic composition was predominantly White (94.5%), with smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), two or more races (1.6%), and other groups making up the remainder.

Pierce City, located in Pierce County, Nebraska, primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of commuters driving alone to work. Public transit usage is minimal, constituting less than 1% of commuting patterns. The average one-way commute time is approximately 18 minutes, shorter than the national average. Most households own two vehicles, and the city is connected by Nebraska Highway 13 and Highway 98. There are no major public transit systems, and local employment centers include education, healthcare, and small manufacturing businesses.

Pierce City, Pierce County, Nebraska offers a mix of homeownership (about 73%) and rentals (27%), with a median home value around $160,000 and median rent near $760 per month. Housing types mainly include single-family homes and some multi-family units across quiet neighborhoods such as central Pierce and newer outskirts. The property market has seen stable or modestly appreciating values over recent years. Property taxes average 1.7% of assessed value annually. The area attracts families with affordable housing, small-town atmosphere, and proximity to Norfolk for larger-city amenities.

Pierce City, located in Pierce County, Nebraska, is served by the Pierce Public Schools district, which includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, with the high school graduation rate at approximately 93%. While there are no colleges in the city, about 19% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools maintain a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and regularly score above the state average on standardized tests. School safety is prioritized, with minimal incidents reported annually. The city offers adult education programs and vocational classes, supporting lifelong learning for residents.

Pierce, Nebraska, served by Faith Regional Physician Services – Pierce clinic, has no hospitals within city limits; the nearest hospital is Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk (approx. 18 miles away). The Pierce clinic offers basic primary care with a few full-time providers. Pierce County’s 2022 uninsured rate was about 9%, below the state average. According to the U.S. Census, 95% of residents are White, median age is 41. Common health concerns mirror rural trends: heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Access to specialty care often requires travel. Medicaid and Medicare cover roughly 30% of county residents combined.