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 138 years ago in 1886.
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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 : | 2/12/2025 - 7:59:50 AM |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -10.92% (2010-2020) |
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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
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 |