Pierz, Minnesota
| Pierz, Minnesota | |
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| Nickname(s): Haggle-Dorfen | |
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| Coordinates: 45°58′41″N 94°6′9″W / 45.97806°N 94.1025°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Toby Eagan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,393 |
| • Density | 945.8/sq mi (365.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56364 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-50776[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649394[3] |
| Website | www.pierzmn.org |
Pierz is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,393 at the 2010 census.[1]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highways 25 and 27 are two of the main routes in the city.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 358 |
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| 1910 | 545 | 52.2% | |
| 1920 | 624 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 634 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 714 | 12.6% | |
| 1950 | 856 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 816 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 893 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,018 | 14.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,014 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,277 | 25.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,393 | 9.1% | |
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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,277 people, 512 households, and 321 families residing in the city. The population density was 945.8 people per square mile (365.2/km²). There were 522 housing units at an average density of 386.6 per square mile (149.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.39% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.08% of the population.
There were 512 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,292, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,638. About 6.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Pierz was named for Father Francis Xavier Pierz, a Slovenian born Catholic priest who came to Minnesota during the early 1850s as a missionary to the both Ojibwe Indians and the German Catholic settlers he attracted to the area. The Herman Billig family was first to arrive.[citation needed] The town was incorporated on January 12, 1892 under the name "Rich Prairie", however on August 15, 1894, residents voted to change the name of the town to Pierz, for Father Francis Xavier Pierz.[4]
[edit] Oktoberfest
Every year Pierz celebrates Oktoberfest during the last weekend in August. There is a medallion search, with daily clues and where the winner gets a prize package from local businesses. There is also a parade and festival at the city park plus other events.
[edit] Notable residents and natives
- Joey Browner, Minnesota Vikings (Former resident)
- Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State (1999–2007)
- John Stumpf, CEO, Wells Fargo Bank
- Mike Poepping, Minnesota Twins
[edit] References
- ^ a b "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ http://www.pierzmn.org
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Coordinates: 45°58′54″N 94°06′17″W / 45.98167°N 94.10472°W
