Pierce City, MO Demographics

A map of Pierce City's Population by Race

Pierce City, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,477, a large increase from the 1,251 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.8% White, 20.0% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pierce City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pierce City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pierce City, that probability was 25.6% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pierce City is ranked the 318th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pierce City was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pierce City's White Population

987 residents of Pierce City, or 66.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pierce City is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Pierce City ranks 755th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Pierce City's population has decreased from 85.9% to 66.8%.

Pierce City is more White than neighboring Monett (63.6% White), and Fairview (65.8% White). Pierce City is less White than neighboring Wentworth (84.3% White), Freistatt (98.8% White), and Purdy (77.5% White).

Pierce City's Black Population

5 residents of Pierce City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pierce City is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Pierce City ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Pierce City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pierce City is more Black than neighboring Wentworth (0% Black), Freistatt (0% Black), Purdy (0% Black), and Fairview (0% Black). Pierce City is less Black than neighboring Monett (0.4% Black).

Pierce City's Asian Population

88 residents of Pierce City, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pierce City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Pierce City ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1157.1%. Asian residents' share of Pierce City's population has increased from 0.6% to 6.0%.

Pierce City is more Asian than neighboring Monett (0.5% Asian), Wentworth (0% Asian), Freistatt (0% Asian), Purdy (0% Asian), and Fairview (2.4% Asian).

Pierce City's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Pierce City, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pierce City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pierce City ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pierce City's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.9%.

Pierce City is more Hispanic than neighboring Freistatt (0% Hispanic). Pierce City is less Hispanic than neighboring Monett (27.5% Hispanic), Wentworth (13.9% Hispanic), Purdy (17.1% Hispanic), and Fairview (19.7% Hispanic).

Pierce City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pierce City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pierce City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pierce City ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pierce City's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Pierce City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monett (3.1% Native American/Other), and Purdy (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pierce City's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Pierce City, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pierce City is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pierce City ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierce City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 283.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pierce City's population has increased from 6.2% to 20.0%.

Pierce City is more Multiracial than neighboring Monett (4.9% Multiracial), Wentworth (1.7% Multiracial), Freistatt (1.2% Multiracial), Purdy (4.7% Multiracial), and Fairview (12.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.