Total Population
1,480
Population
Growth Rate
1.15%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
9.600
In July 1852, Father Francis Xavier Pierz arrived in Crow Wing, a village at the confluence of the Crow Wing River with the Mississippi. He was a missionary sent to serve the upper Mississippi region. When he came upon an area of fertile land, which he called Rich Prairie, he wrote to Europe encouraging people to emigrate. The result was that the area was settled almost exclusively by German Catholics. In honor of this prominent and faithful priest, the village was named Pierz. Even today, the population of Pierz is primarily of German Catholic descent.
The broad expanses of rich soil were ideal for the farming enterprise that became the foundation of the area's economy. It spawned the growth of an agriculture-based community of implement dealers, feed businesses, blacksmiths, creameries and stores catering to farmers' needs. The growing community also needed lumberyards, crafts people and hardware stores. Merchants of all kinds found customers in this prosperous community. Though other industries have grown in Pierz, it has always been primarily based on agriculture and the richness of the prairie soil. Pierz is famous for being the home of Thielen's Meat Market, a popular stop for weekenders going to their cabins.
When Pierz and two other surrounding communities, Genola and Buckman, needed new sewer and water infrastructure, they combined their resources and formed a sewer and water district to provide services for all three communities.
Pierz Industrial Park
Households
617
Total Housing Units
674
Owner Occupied
445
Renter Occupied
172
Vacant
57
Median Home Value
$166,860
Average Home Value
$198,150
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.50%
Median Household
$59,923 $68,176
Average Household
$82,510 $93,135
Per Capita
$34,155 $38,634
Total Businesses
105
Total Employed
968
Workers 16+
671
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
17
Employed
256
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
227
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
154
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
7
Employed
70
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
5
Employed
57
2022 Finance/Insurance Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
51
Some
High School
69
Graduated
High School
348
Associates
Degree
146
Bachelor's
Degree
137
Graduate
Degree
41
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
418
Non-Resident Commuters
253
Drive Alone
523
Carpooled
97
Public
0
Work At Home
16