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Pierce, Nebraska
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Chicago & North Western Railway depot, now part of the Pierce Historical Society Museum.
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Location of Pierce, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,845 |
| • Density | 2,016.39/sq mi (778.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68767
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-39100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396199 |
| Website | piercenebraska.com |
Pierce is a city in and county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,767 at the 2010 census.
History
Pierce was platted in 1871, and a courthouse was erected that same year. Like Pierce County, the name honors President Franklin Pierce.
The city became a point of international interest in 2013 due to the Lambrecht auto auction, at which nearly 500 classic cars were put up for sale.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), of which, 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 73 | — | |
| 1890 | 563 | 671.2% | |
| 1900 | 770 | 36.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,200 | 55.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,105 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,271 | 15.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,249 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,167 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,216 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,360 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,535 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,615 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,774 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,767 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,845 | 4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,767 people, 706 households, and 479 families living in the city. The population density was 1,941.8 inhabitants per square mile (749.7/km2). There were 747 housing units at an average density of 820.9 per square mile (317.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%.
Of the 706 households 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age was 40.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Points of interest
- Gilman Park Arboretum
- Willow Creek State Recreation Area, located 4 miles southwest of Pierce.
See also
In Spanish: Pierce (Nebraska) para niños
