Pierceton, IN

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Pierceton Overview

1,344
TOTAL POPULATION
824
MALE POPULATION
520
FEMALE POPULATION
158.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
63.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,761
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,542
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,962
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
718
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pierceton Zip Codes

Pierceton Area Codes

Race in Pierceton

The most populous races in Pierceton are White / Caucasian (1,195 | 88.9%), Hispanic or Latino (143 | 10.6%), and Two or more Races (100 | 7.4%).
Race in Pierceton
Race# Population% Population
Asian332.5%
Black / African American90.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino14310.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,19588.9%
Two or more Races1007.4%
Some other Race70.5%
Total1,344100.0%

Ancestry in Pierceton

The most populous ancestries reported in Pierceton are German (377 | 28.1%), American (157 | 11.7%), Irish (110 | 8.2%), English (91 | 6.8%), and European (76 | 5.7%), together accounting for 60.3% of all Pierceton residents.
Ancestry in Pierceton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American15711.7%
Bhutanese20.2%
Central American423.1%
Dutch151.1%
English916.8%
European765.7%
German37728.1%
Irish1108.2%
Italian332.5%
Korean141.0%
Mexican493.6%
Nigerian90.7%
Panamanian423.1%
Polish90.7%
Puerto Rican90.7%
Scandinavian181.3%
Scotch-Irish40.3%
Scottish30.2%
Sioux10.1%
South American231.7%
Subsaharan African90.7%
Swedish90.7%
Swiss20.2%
Thai332.5%
Venezuelan231.7%
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Immigrants in Pierceton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pierceton came from Latin America (30 | 2.2%), South America (23 | 1.7%), Venezuela (23 | 1.7%), Asia (20 | 1.5%), and India (20 | 1.5%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Pierceton residents.
Immigrants in Pierceton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.7%
Asia201.5%
Central America70.5%
India201.5%
Latin America302.2%
Mexico70.5%
Nigeria90.7%
South America231.7%
South Central Asia201.5%
Venezuela231.7%
Western Africa90.7%
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Sex and Age in Pierceton

Sex and Age in Pierceton

The most populous age groups in Pierceton are 25 to 29 Years (87 | 10.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (60 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pierceton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (3.5%)19 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years81 (9.8%)38 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years58 (7.0%)60 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Years85 (10.3%)41 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years77 (9.3%)13 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years87 (10.6%)31 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years41 (5.0%)47 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years26 (3.2%)38 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years34 (4.1%)30 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years54 (6.6%)20 (3.8%)
50 to 54 Years53 (6.4%)25 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years61 (7.4%)31 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years27 (3.3%)23 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years6 (0.7%)41 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years43 (5.2%)12 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years53 (6.4%)21 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years6 (0.7%)14 (2.7%)
85 Years and over3 (0.4%)16 (3.1%)
Total824 (100.0%)520 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pierceton

Median Family Size in Pierceton

The median family size in Pierceton is 2.58 persons per family, with single female/mother families (28 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (101 | 30.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pierceton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple199 (60.7%)2.60
Single Male/Father101 (30.8%)2.48
Single Female/Mother28 (8.5%)2.79
Total Families328 (100.0%)2.58

Median Household Size in Pierceton

The median household size in Pierceton is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (101 | 16.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (269 | 45.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.56 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pierceton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple199 (33.3%)2.60
Single Male/Father101 (16.9%)3.26
Single Female/Mother28 (4.7%)2.79
Non-family269 (45.1%)1.56
Total Households597 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pierceton

Out of a total of 597 households in Pierceton, 328 (54.9%) are family households, while 269 (45.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 220, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 137.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pierceton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-137 (23.0%)
2-Person Households220 (36.8%)68 (11.4%)
3-Person Households31 (5.2%)55 (9.2%)
4-Person Households26 (4.4%)3 (0.5%)
5-Person Households28 (4.7%)6 (1.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (54.9%)269 (45.1%)

Female Fertility in Pierceton

Fertility by Age in Pierceton

Average fertility rate in Pierceton is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pierceton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)121.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pierceton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pierceton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Pierceton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pierceton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (81.8%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (18.2%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pierceton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pierceton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Pierceton

Income Overview in Pierceton

Per Capita Income in Pierceton is $29,761, while median incomes of families and households are $53,542 and $54,962 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,344$29,761
Median Family Income328$53,542
Mean Family Income328$71,084
Median Household Income597$54,962
Mean Household Income597$71,009
Income Deficit328$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,34440.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,34459.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3440.37

Earnings by Sex in Pierceton

Average Earnings in Pierceton are $41,083, $52,031 for men and $30,938 for women, a difference of 40.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Pierceton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male465 (64.2%)$52,031
Female259 (35.8%)$30,938
Total724 (100.0%)$41,083

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pierceton

The most common earnings brackets in Pierceton are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (100 | 21.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (31 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pierceton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)12 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99923 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.3%)13 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)30 (11.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.5%)7 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (3.9%)4 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.1%)6 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99935 (7.5%)17 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (3.7%)26 (10.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99928 (6.0%)31 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99929 (6.2%)20 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99929 (6.2%)28 (10.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (1.1%)20 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (7.5%)14 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999100 (21.5%)7 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99937 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (15.5%)16 (6.2%)
$100,000+8 (1.7%)4 (1.5%)
Total465 (100.0%)259 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pierceton

Average earnings in Pierceton are $47,083 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 25.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,889, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $4,348. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,917, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,295.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pierceton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,813$26,964
College or Associate's Degree$68,889$23,295
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$4,348$0
Total$47,083$35,000

Family Income in Pierceton

Family Income Brackets in Pierceton

According to the Pierceton family income data, there are 82 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Pierceton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030.9%
$10,000 to $14,99982.4%
$15,000 to $24,999206.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997823.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994012.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996218.9%
$75,000 to $99,999309.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998225.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+51.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pierceton

5-person families (17 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Pierceton with $75,972 per family, while 2-person families (224 | 68.3%) have the highest median income of $24,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pierceton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families224 (68.3%)$49,500
3-Person Families27 (8.2%)$49,583
4-Person Families55 (16.8%)$69,375
5-Person Families17 (5.2%)$75,972
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (1.5%)$0
Total328 (100.0%)$53,542

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pierceton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pierceton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners99 (30.2%)$29,435
1 Earner95 (29.0%)$51,625
2 Earners120 (36.6%)$113,066
3+ Earners14 (4.3%)$0
Total328 (100.0%)$53,542

Household Income in Pierceton

Household Income Brackets in Pierceton

With 143 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Pierceton, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pierceton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000183.0%
$10,000 to $14,99981.3%
$15,000 to $24,999508.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910317.3%
$35,000 to $49,999599.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910317.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999816.4%
$100,000 to $149,99914324.0%
$150,000 to $199,99961.0%
$200,000+91.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pierceton

The median household income in Pierceton is $54,962, with the highest median household income of $102,659 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 103 households (17.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,528, with 150 households (25.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pierceton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years103 (17.2%)$102,659
25 to 44 Years154 (25.8%)$58,333
45 to 64 Years190 (31.8%)$78,667
65+ Years150 (25.1%)$29,528
Total597 (100.0%)$54,962

Poverty in Pierceton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierceton

With 15.0% poverty level for males and 18.4% for females among the residents of Pierceton, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 19 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierceton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (24.1%)19 (100.0%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)10 (52.6%)
6 to 11 Years10 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (29.6%)13 (38.2%)
15 Years15 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (55.6%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (14.8%)20 (25.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years29 (27.1%)16 (35.6%)
55 to 64 Years9 (10.2%)8 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (15.0%)91 (18.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierceton

According to the poverty statistics in Pierceton, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pierceton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (47.4%)
6 to 11 Years50 (83.3%)19 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years19 (70.4%)21 (61.8%)
15 Years19 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)
18 to 24 Years113 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years109 (85.2%)58 (74.4%)
35 to 44 Years60 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years78 (72.9%)29 (64.4%)
55 to 64 Years79 (89.8%)46 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years42 (85.7%)53 (100.0%)
75 Years and over57 (91.9%)51 (100.0%)
Total663 (85.0%)403 (81.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pierceton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pierceton show that 6.5% or 13 of the total 199 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pierceton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children139 (94.6%)8 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total186 (93.5%)13 (6.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pierceton

According to the poverty data in Pierceton, 5.0% or 5 single-father households and 50.0% or 14 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (26.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (82.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pierceton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (26.3%)14 (82.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (5.0%)14 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pierceton

The poverty data for Pierceton shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (6.5%) and 19 of the single-parent households (14.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (52.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pierceton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (52.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (6.5%)19 (14.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Pierceton

Employment by Class of Employer in Pierceton

Among the 700 employed individuals in Pierceton, private company employees (507 | 72.4%), not-for-profit organizations (94 | 13.4%), and local government employees (80 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pierceton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50772.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)192.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations9413.4%
Local Government Employees8011.4%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total700100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pierceton

According to the labor force statistics for Pierceton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,025), 70.0% or 718 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 118 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pierceton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years83 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years77 (87.5%)11 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years102 (67.1%)7 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total718 (70.0%)18 (2.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pierceton

According to labor force statistics for Pierceton, 85.7% of individuals (538) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (628) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 109 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pierceton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50 (74.6%)9 (14.0%)
High School Diploma166 (74.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree213 (93.0%)12 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total538 (85.7%)21 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pierceton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pierceton are Management (41 | 5.9%), Community & Social Service (29 | 4.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24 | 3.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 3.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (18 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pierceton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pierceton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pierceton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (39.0%)25 (61.0%)
Business & Financial5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (58.6%)12 (41.4%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)62 (47.3%)69 (52.7%)
Total (Overall)465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pierceton are Food Preparation & Serving (34 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (7 | 1.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 0.9%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Pierceton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pierceton, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (17.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (82.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pierceton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (18.0%)41 (82.0%)
Total (Overall)465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pierceton are Sales & Related (55 | 7.9%), and Office & Administration (40 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pierceton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pierceton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26 (47.3%)29 (52.7%)
Office & Administration13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Total (Category)39 (41.0%)56 (59.0%)
Total (Overall)465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pierceton are Construction & Extraction (33 | 4.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pierceton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pierceton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pierceton are Production (239 | 34.1%), Material Moving (79 | 11.3%), and Transportation (63 | 9.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pierceton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pierceton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production208 (87.0%)31 (13.0%)
Transportation63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving41 (51.9%)38 (48.1%)
Total (Category)312 (81.9%)69 (18.1%)
Total (Overall)465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pierceton

Employment Industries in Pierceton

The major employment industries in Pierceton include Manufacturing (359 | 51.3%), Educational Services (72 | 10.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 | 9.6%), Retail Trade (60 | 8.6%), and Construction (37 | 5.3%).
Employment Industries in Pierceton

Employment Industries by Sex in Pierceton

The Pierceton industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (73.5%), and Retail Trade (55.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pierceton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction33 (89.2%)4 (10.8%)
Manufacturing270 (75.2%)89 (24.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (45.0%)33 (55.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services63 (87.5%)9 (12.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (7.5%)62 (92.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (26.5%)25 (73.5%)
Public Administration4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Total465 (66.4%)235 (33.6%)

Education in Pierceton

School Enrollment in Pierceton

The most common levels of schooling among the 363 students in Pierceton are elementary school (96 | 26.5%), high school (95 | 26.2%), and middle school (92 | 25.3%).
School Enrollment in Pierceton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool113.0%
Kindergarten5013.8%
Elementary School9626.5%
Middle School9225.3%
High School9526.2%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional195.2%
Total363100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pierceton

Out of a total of 363 students who are enrolled in schools in Pierceton, 72 (19.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 291 (80.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 118 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pierceton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old99 (83.2%)20 (16.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50 (86.2%)8 (13.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (10.7%)25 (89.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total291 (80.2%)72 (19.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pierceton

Liberal arts & history (58 | 36.7%), business (22 | 13.9%), engineering (20 | 12.7%), education (19 | 12.0%), and science & technology (18 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 158 individuals in Pierceton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pierceton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural42.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology138.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering2012.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1811.4%
Business2213.9%
Education1912.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History5836.7%
Visual & Performing Arts42.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total158100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pierceton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pierceton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pierceton are males with 2 vehicles (286, accounting for 61.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (97, making up 121.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pierceton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle103 (22.2%)49 (20.8%)
2 Vehicles286 (61.5%)97 (41.3%)
3 Vehicles10 (2.1%)25 (10.6%)
4 Vehicles40 (8.6%)36 (15.3%)
5 or more Vehicles26 (5.6%)20 (8.5%)
Total465 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pierceton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pierceton are 15 to 19 minutes (167 commuters, 24.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 15.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (87 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Pierceton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes436.2%
5 to 9 Minutes10615.4%
10 to 14 Minutes8211.9%
15 to 19 Minutes16724.2%
20 to 24 Minutes436.2%
25 to 29 Minutes365.2%
30 to 34 Minutes355.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes598.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8712.6%
60 to 89 Minutes324.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Pierceton

The most common commute times in Pierceton are 15 to 19 minutes (114 commuters, 24.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (53 commuters, 22.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pierceton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes24 (5.2%)19 (8.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes57 (12.5%)49 (21.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes43 (9.4%)39 (16.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes114 (24.9%)53 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (7.4%)9 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes22 (4.8%)14 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes34 (7.4%)1 (0.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes59 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes38 (8.3%)49 (21.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes32 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pierceton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pierceton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (80, 17.5%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (46, 19.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pierceton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM48 (10.5%)14 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32 (7.0%)5 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM35 (7.7%)7 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM29 (6.4%)46 (19.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM80 (17.5%)34 (14.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26 (5.7%)38 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM15 (3.3%)18 (7.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (2.0%)25 (10.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM39 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM79 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM54 (11.8%)46 (19.7%)
Total457 (100.0%)233 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pierceton

Occupancy by Ownership in Pierceton

Of the total 597 dwellings in Pierceton, owner-occupied units account for 377 (63.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 220 (36.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pierceton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37763.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22036.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units597100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pierceton

Occupancy by Household Size in Pierceton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13723.0%
2-Person Household28848.2%
3-Person Household8614.4%
4+ Person Household8614.4%
Total Housing Units597100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pierceton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pierceton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household60 (43.8%)77 (56.2%)
2-Person Household189 (65.6%)99 (34.4%)
3-Person Household75 (87.2%)11 (12.8%)
4+ Person Household53 (61.6%)33 (38.4%)
Total Housing Units377 (63.1%)220 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pierceton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pierceton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (12.2%)36 (87.8%)
High School Diploma104 (49.5%)106 (50.5%)
College/Associate Degree186 (78.8%)50 (21.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher82 (74.6%)28 (25.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pierceton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pierceton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19833.2%
35 to 44 Years599.9%
45 to 54 Years8013.4%
55 to 64 Years11018.4%
65 to 74 Years528.7%
75 to 84 Years8213.7%
85 Years and Over162.7%
Total597100.0%

Housing Finances in Pierceton

Median Income by Occupancy in Pierceton

Median Income by Occupancy in Pierceton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied377 (63.1%)$63,942
Renter-Occupied220 (36.8%)$44,737
Average597 (100.0%)$54,962

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pierceton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pierceton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (2.4%)6 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (2.9%)19 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (1.3%)15 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99958 (15.4%)45 (20.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (8.5%)27 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99977 (20.4%)26 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (7.4%)70 (31.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999140 (37.1%)3 (1.4%)
$150,000 or more9 (2.4%)6 (2.7%)
Total377 (100.0%)220 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pierceton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pierceton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (5.6%)4 (1.8%)
$300 to $49985 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79939 (10.3%)99 (45.0%)
$800 to $99995 (25.2%)62 (28.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499113 (30.0%)19 (8.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (4.0%)18 (8.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (2.4%)6 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total377 (100.0%)220 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pierceton

Housing Structures in Pierceton

Housing Structures in Pierceton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46878.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments6711.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments386.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments40.7%
10 or more Apartments20.3%
Mobile Home / Other183.0%
Total597100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pierceton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pierceton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached359 (76.7%)109 (23.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total377 (63.1%)220 (36.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pierceton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pierceton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (2.1%)51 (23.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms112 (29.7%)113 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms204 (54.1%)48 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms53 (14.1%)8 (3.6%)
Total377 (100.0%)220 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pierceton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pierceton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas346 (91.8%)153 (69.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.1%)5 (2.3%)
Electricity27 (7.2%)62 (28.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total377 (100.0%)220 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pierceton

Household Vehicle Usage in Pierceton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (1.6%)16 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle98 (26.0%)96 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles227 (60.2%)70 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles46 (12.2%)38 (17.3%)
Total377 (100.0%)220 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pierceton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pierceton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units131246
Median Property Value$87,400$107,300
Median Household Income$29,196$5
Monthly Housing Costs$383$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pierceton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pierceton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)4 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99986 (65.6%)98 (39.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99945 (34.4%)141 (57.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pierceton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pierceton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (6.9%)3 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99924 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (13.0%)4 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (14.5%)15 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (3.0%)58 (23.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)24 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more4 (3.0%)140 (56.9%)
Total131 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pierceton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pierceton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (20.6%)103,448 (42,052.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (9.9%)173 (70.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (40.5%)46 (18.7%)
4.0x or more38 (29.0%)13 (5.3%)
Total131 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pierceton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pierceton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800108 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (8.4%)142 (57.7%)
$800 to $1,49912 (9.2%)74 (30.1%)
Total131 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pierceton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierceton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierceton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years45 (60.0%)30 (40.0%)
6 to 18 Years289 (96.7%)10 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years166 (92.2%)14 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years112 (73.2%)41 (26.8%)
35 to 44 Years74 (57.8%)54 (42.2%)
45 to 54 Years138 (90.8%)14 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,181 (87.9%)163 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pierceton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pierceton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born45 (60.0%)30 (40.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen289 (96.7%)10 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen166 (92.2%)14 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pierceton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pierceton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999206 (71.3%)83 (28.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999165 (82.9%)34 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999306 (92.4%)25 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over330 (94.0%)21 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierceton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pierceton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624 (32.0%)21 (28.0%)
6 to 18 Years164 (54.8%)224 (74.9%)
19 to 25 Years40 (22.2%)159 (88.3%)
25 to 34 Years22 (14.4%)90 (58.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)74 (57.8%)
45 to 54 Years57 (37.5%)81 (53.3%)
55 to 64 Years82 (57.8%)121 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years100 (98.0%)34 (33.3%)
75 Years and over110 (97.4%)35 (31.0%)
Total599 (44.6%)839 (62.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pierceton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pierceton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (21.3%)31 (29.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.5%)14 (11.4%)
35 to 64 Years112 (43.9%)39 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years28 (57.1%)5 (9.4%)
75 Years and over56 (90.3%)44 (86.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pierceton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pierceton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (9.0%)16 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years25 (51.0%)2 (3.8%)
75 Years and over56 (90.3%)12 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pierceton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.6%)7 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (6.1%)2 (3.8%)
75 Years and over50 (80.6%)3 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pierceton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years40 (21.3%)31 (29.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (11.4%)
35 to 64 Years75 (29.4%)19 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (75.8%)3 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pierceton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (7.1%)23 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (9.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)39 (76.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pierceton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (25.5%)

Technology Access in Pierceton

Computing Device Access in Pierceton

Computing Device Access in Pierceton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop46978.6%
Smartphone51886.8%
Tablet32554.4%
No Computing Device305.0%
Total597100.0%

Internet Access in Pierceton

Internet Access in Pierceton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home46377.5%
Cellular Data Only528.7%
Satellite Internet274.5%
No Internet7312.2%
Total597100.0%

Pierceton Summary

Pierceton is a small town located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It is situated in the northern part of the state, about 25 miles east of Fort Wayne. The town has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Pierceton was founded in 1837 by William Pierceton, a settler from Ohio. He purchased the land from the government and began to build a small village. The town was originally called Pierceton Station, as it was a stop on the Wabash and Erie Canal. The canal was an important transportation route in the 19th century, connecting the Great Lakes to the Ohio River.
The town was officially incorporated in 1867. In the late 19th century, Pierceton was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several mills, including a flour mill, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a post office.

Geography

Pierceton is located in northern Indiana, about 25 miles east of Fort Wayne. The town is situated in the Tippecanoe River Valley, which is part of the Wabash River watershed. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Pierceton is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Pierceton was 1,717. The town is predominantly white, with 92.3% of the population identifying as such. The median household income is $45,938, and the median age is 39.7 years.

Conclusion

Pierceton is a small town located in northern Indiana. It was founded in 1837 and has a population of 1,717 people. The town is situated in the Tippecanoe River Valley and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The economy of Pierceton is largely based on agriculture, and the town is predominantly white.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pierceton?
Total Population of Pierceton is 1,344.
What is the Total Male Population of Pierceton?
Total Male Population of Pierceton is 824.
What is the Total Female Population of Pierceton?
Total Female Population of Pierceton is 520.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pierceton?
There are 158.46 Males per 100 Females in Pierceton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pierceton?
There are 63.11 Females per 100 Males in Pierceton.
What is the Median Population Age in Pierceton?
Median Population Age in Pierceton is 33.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pierceton
Average Family Size in Pierceton is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pierceton
Average Household Size in Pierceton is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pierceton?
Per Capita income in Pierceton is $29,761.
What is the Median Family Income in Pierceton?
Median Family Income in Pierceton is $53,542.
What is the Median Household income in Pierceton?
Median Household Income in Pierceton is $54,962.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pierceton?
Income or Wage Gap in Pierceton is 40.5%.
Women in Pierceton earn 59.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pierceton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pierceton is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pierceton?
There are 718 People in the Labor Forcein in Pierceton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pierceton?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Pierceton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pierceton?
Unemployment Rate in Pierceton is 2.5%.