Pierce County, North Dakota
Pierce County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
Pierce County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,357 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,928 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rugby. The county was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Pierce County
| Population : | 3,928 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| Different from : | Pierce County, Pierce County, Pierce County, Pierce County |
| Area : | 2803 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.1% |
| Named for : | Gilbert A. Pierce |
| Capital : | Rugby |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:52:12 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pierce County is located at 48°14'59"N 99°58'19"W (48.2496000, -99.9718200). It has 7 neighbors: Benson County, Rolette County, Towner County, Wells County, Bottineau County, McHenry County and Sheridan County.
Pierce County map
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The largest city of Pierce County is Rugby with a population of 2,566. Other cities include, Wolford population 32 and Balta population 18. See all Pierce County cities & populated places.
Pierce County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 2,566 | City North Dakota, US |
| Clifton | 72 | Township in Cass County, North Dakota |
| Wolford | 32 | Human settlement in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Balta | 18 | Human settlement in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Pierce County
Pierce County has 7 neighbours.
- Benson County county in North Dakota, United States
- Rolette County county in North Dakota, United States
- Towner County county in North Dakota, United States
- Wells County county in North Dakota, United States
- Bottineau County county in North Dakota, United States
- McHenry County county in North Dakota, United States
- Sheridan County county in North Dakota, United States
- Rugby
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pierce County decreased by 10.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,357 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,367 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,446 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,419 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,364 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,273 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,216 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,096 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,070 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,975 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,928 | -1.2% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Pierce County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 913,890 people.
- Pierce County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 42,700 people.
- Pierce County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,522 people.
- Pierce County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,184 people.
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
