Pierce, Idaho facts for kids
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Pierce, Idaho
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Pierce, 1860
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Location of Pierce in Clearwater County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Clearwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 715.15/sq mi (276.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83546
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-62740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411420 |
Pierce is a small city in the northwest of the United States. It is located in Clearwater County, Idaho. In 2010, about 508 people lived there.
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History of Pierce
Pierce is famous for being the place where gold was first found in Idaho. This happened in October 1860. A man named Elias D. Pierce and Wilbur F. Bassett discovered gold near Orofino Creek.
At that time, the land belonged to the Nez Perce people. They had an agreement, or treaty, about their land. The discovery of gold led to big changes in this agreement. It also played a part in the Nez Perce War in 1877.
Pierce was also the first county seat for Shoshone County. A county seat is the main town where the government offices are. The Pierce Courthouse, built in 1862, is the oldest public building in all of Idaho.
Later, the county seat moved to other towns. In 1911, Clearwater County was formed, and Pierce became part of it.
Geography and Climate
Pierce is located about 9 miles northeast of the Weippe Prairie. It is also north of the Clearwater River canyon.
The city covers an area of about 0.82 square miles (2.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Pierce has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it usually has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
People of Pierce
The number of people living in Pierce has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from past records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 381 | — | |
| 1950 | 544 | 42.8% | |
| 1960 | 522 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,218 | 133.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,060 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 746 | −29.6% | |
| 2000 | 617 | −17.3% | |
| 2010 | 508 | −17.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 590 | 16.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 508 people living in Pierce. They lived in 235 homes. Most people in Pierce were White (94.3%). Some residents were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Pierce in 2010 was 51 years old. About 16.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old (39.8%).
Early Population Records
- 1863 - 275 people
- 1864 - 131 people
Notable People
- E. William Gollings – An American painter known for his art about western life.
See also
In Spanish: Pierce (Idaho) para niños
