Pierce, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pierce, Wisconsin
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Town hall (right)
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Location of Pierce, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.67 sq mi (56.13 km2) |
| • Land | 18.48 sq mi (47.87 km2) |
| • Water | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 833 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-62625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583920 |
Pierce is a small town located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 833 people lived there.
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Communities in Pierce
A town like Pierce can have smaller areas within it called "unincorporated communities." These are groups of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or a separate town.
- Alaska is one of these communities. It is mostly found along County Road D. This community was named after the Alaskan Territory.
- Rostok is another unincorporated community. It is located near the southern part of Pierce, close to where Highway 42 meets 1st Road. This community was named after a city in Bohemia.
Where is Pierce Located?
Pierce is in the eastern part of Kewaunee County. To its north is the city of Algoma. To its south is the city of Kewaunee. To the east, Pierce borders the large Lake Michigan.
The total area of the town is about 56.1 square kilometers (21.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 47.9 square kilometers (18.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles), is water. This means that about 14.71% of Pierce is covered by water.
People Living in Pierce
In the year 2000, there were 897 people living in Pierce. These people lived in 329 households, and 261 of these were families.
The average household in Pierce had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
Age Groups in Pierce
The people living in Pierce in 2000 included:
- About 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.4% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Pierce was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Images for kids
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Looking north on Wisconsin Highway 42 at the junction with County Trunk O in the Town of Pierce
See also
In Spanish: Pierce (Wisconsin) para niños
