Pierz, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pierz
City
Aerial view of Pierz, note St. Joseph's Church near the center
Nickname(s):  Haggle-Dorfen
Location of Pierz, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Morrison
Founded	1869
Area
• Total	1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
• Land	1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,175 ft (358 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,393
• Estimate  (2019)	1,365
• Density	989.85/sq mi (382.20/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56364
Area code(s)	320
FIPS code	27-50776
GNIS feature ID	0649394
Website	www.pierzmn.org

Pierz is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,393 at the 2010 census.

History

Pierz was named for Father Francis Xavier Pierz (Slov.: Franc Pirc), a Slovenian born Catholic priest who came to Minnesota during the early 1850s as a missionary to the native Ojibwe people. The town was incorporated on January 12, 1892 under the name "Rich Prairie", however on August 15, 1894, residents voted to change the name to Pierz, in honor of Father Pierz.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km²), all of it land.

Minnesota State Highways 25 and 27 are two of the main routes in the city.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,393 people, 585 households, and 339 families living in the city. The population density was 1,031.9 inhabitants per square mile (398.4/km²). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 448.1 per square mile (173.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 585 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 41.3% male and 58.7% female.

Arts and culture

Every year Pierz celebrates Oktoberfest during the last weekend in August. There is a medallion search, with daily clues and where the winner gets a $500 "Pierz Bucks" from local businesses to spend within the town. There is also a parade and festival at the city park plus other events, including live Oktoberfest music and plenty of games for young children.

During the summer, Pierz is the host to the Commercial Club's Rock, Roll, & Stroll event. This event takes place on Main Street in Pierz on the first Thursday of June, July, August, and September. During the R.R.S. classic cars roll-in to the town of Pierz to park. These cars are works of art and are admired by many. Car owners, admirers, and street walkers can find local food stands, business specials, and entertainment throughout town. The Pierz Commercial Club sponsors the event and provides prizes for classic car owners. In 2015, the prizes totaled over $1,000 thanks to the Commercial Club and local donations.

Notable people

• Joey Browner, Minnesota Vikings (former resident)
• Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State (1999–2007)
• John Stumpf, former CEO, Wells Fargo Bank

Images for kids

• 

  St Joseph's Church viewed from the west, 2013.

See also

In Spanish: Pierz (Minnesota) para niños