Pierz, MN Demographics

A map of Pierz's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,313	1,357	92.2%	95.7%
Hispanic	66	27	4.6%	1.9%
Multiracial	28	21	2.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	7	8	0.5%	0.6%
Black	6	3	0.4%	0.2%
Asian	4	2	0.3%	0.1%

Pierz, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,424, a less than 1% change from the 1,418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pierz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pierz has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pierz, that probability was 8.4% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pierz is ranked the 308th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Pierz was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pierz's White Population

1,313 residents of Pierz, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pierz is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Pierz ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Pierz's population has decreased from 95.7% to 92.2%.

Pierz is more White than neighboring Lastrup (92% White). Pierz is less White than neighboring Genola (100% White), Buckman (94.7% White), Harding (95.3% White), and Hillman (96.3% White).

Pierz's Black Population

6 residents of Pierz, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pierz is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Pierz ranks 538th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pierz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pierz is more Black than neighboring Genola (0% Black), Lastrup (0% Black), Buckman (0% Black), Harding (0% Black), and Hillman (0% Black).

Pierz's Asian Population

4 residents of Pierz, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pierz is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Pierz ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pierz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pierz is more Asian than neighboring Genola (0% Asian), Buckman (0% Asian), and Hillman (0% Asian). Pierz is less Asian than neighboring Lastrup (1.1% Asian), and Harding (4.7% Asian).

Pierz's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Pierz, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pierz is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pierz ranks 610th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 144.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pierz's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.6%.

Pierz is more Hispanic than neighboring Genola (0% Hispanic), Lastrup (0% Hispanic), Buckman (0.9% Hispanic), Harding (0% Hispanic), and Hillman (0% Hispanic).

Pierz's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Pierz, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pierz is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pierz ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pierz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Pierz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Genola (0% Native American/Other), Buckman (0% Native American/Other), and Harding (0% Native American/Other). Pierz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lastrup (5.7% Native American/Other), and Hillman (3.7% Native American/Other).

Pierz's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Pierz, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pierz is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pierz ranks 795th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pierz's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pierz's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Pierz is more Multiracial than neighboring Genola (0% Multiracial), Lastrup (1.1% Multiracial), Harding (0% Multiracial), and Hillman (0% Multiracial). Pierz is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckman (4.4% 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.