Nebraska

Pierce

7,317
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Pierce

Pierce, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 152. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,317.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,080 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 34 percent.

On the ground today, 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,317
20107,266
20007,857
19907,827
19808,481
19708,493
19608,722
19509,405
194010,211
193011,080
192010,681
191010,122
19008,445
18904,864
18801,202
1870152
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Pierce

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pierce, Nebraska.

Plainview Carnegie Library
Plainview
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Depot
Plainview
Willow Creek Bridge
Foster
Athletic Park Band Shell
Plainview
Meridian Highway
Pierce

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Frequently asked about Pierce

When does Pierce first appear in the US census?
Pierce, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 152.
What is the population of Pierce?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pierce had a recorded population of 7,317.
When did Pierce's population peak?
Pierce's recorded population peaked at 11,080 in 1930.
How many historic places are in Pierce?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pierce, Nebraska.
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