Pierce, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Pierce, Colorado
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Grocery store on Main Street in Pierce, Colorado
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Location of Pierce in Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated (town) | August 30, 1918 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.0% |
| Elevation | 5,033 ft (1,534 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,097 |
| • Density | 589.8/sq mi (228.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80650
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-59005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0202703 |
Pierce is a small town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a "Statutory Town," which means it follows certain rules set by the state. In 2020, about 1,097 people lived there.
Pierce is a farming community located on the eastern plains of Colorado. You can find it along U.S. Highway 85, just north of a bigger city called Greeley.
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The Story of Pierce
How Pierce Got Its Name
The town of Pierce has a simple but interesting history. A post office opened here in 1903, helping people send and receive mail. The town was named after a man named John Pierce. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.
Where is Pierce Located?
Geography of the Town
Pierce is located in northern Colorado. Its exact coordinates are 40.635134 degrees north and -104.754574 degrees west. This helps us find its precise spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Pierce covers about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Pierce?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pierce has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:
- 1920: 327 people
- 1930: 281 people
- 1940: 343 people
- 1950: 372 people
- 1960: 424 people
- 1970: 452 people
- 1980: 878 people
- 1990: 823 people
- 2000: 884 people
- 2010: 834 people
- 2020: 1097 people
As you can see, the population grew a lot between 1970 and 1980. It has continued to grow, reaching over 1,000 residents in 2020.
