Pierce County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Pierce County, Wisconsin is 42,351 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $88,802, the median home value is $308,600, and the median age is 38.4.
The population of Pierce County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (41,091 → 43,380), a +0.39% annualized rate.
42,351
Population
+0.39%
Annual growth
74
People / sq mi
$88,802
Median Income
$308,600
Median Home Value
Pierce County covers 574 sq mi of land at 73.8 people per square mile.
About Pierce County, WI
Pierce County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 58.0% of the population. With 42,351 residents, Pierce County is a county in Wisconsin. It ranks #35 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $88,802, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $308,600, with typical rent around $1,025.
About 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 11.7% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Pierce County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Pierce County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pierce County had a population of 41,091 in 2010 and 43,380 in 2024, a 5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,380 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.
43,380
Population (2024)
41,091
Population (2010)
43,380
Peak (2024)
0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,091 |
| 2011 | 40,906 |
| 2012 | 40,744 |
| 2013 | 40,845 |
| 2014 | 41,076 |
| 2015 | 41,117 |
| 2016 | 41,528 |
| 2017 | 42,075 |
| 2018 | 42,608 |
| 2019 | 42,768 |
| 2020 | 42,229 |
| 2021 | 41,609 |
| 2022 | 42,597 |
| 2023 | 43,101 |
| 2024 | 43,380 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.4
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
16.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $88,802+$13,132 vs state |
| Mean household income | $109,835 |
| Per-capita income | $42,456 |
| Poverty rate | 3.7%-2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pierce County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
4.8%
Carpool
74.8%
Public transit
11.7%
Work from home
26.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$308,600+$61,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,025
Median rent
75.8%
Homeownership rate
17,052
Total housing units
92.5%
Occupied
7.5%
Vacant
24.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.8%
With health insurance
95.0%
With broadband internet
58.0%
Foreign-born
5.8%
Veterans (18+)
10.2%
With a disability
96.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.7%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pierce County, Wisconsin has a population of 42,351 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 74 people per square mile.
The population of Pierce County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (41,091 → 43,380), a +0.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pierce County, Wisconsin is $88,802, with mean (average) household income of $109,835 and per-capita income of $42,456. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pierce County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pierce County, Wisconsin is 38.4 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Pierce County is $308,600 and median monthly rent is $1,025. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,052 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pierce County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Pierce County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.