Pierce County, Wisconsin

Pierce County is a county located in the State of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 36,804. Its county seat is Ellsworth[?]⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,532 km² (592 mi²). 1,493 km² (576 mi²) of it is land and 39 km² (15 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.55% water.

As of the census ¹ of 2000, there are 36,804 people, 13,015 households, and 9,032 families residing in the county. The population density is 25/km² (64/mi²). There are 13,493 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.01% White, 0.25% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 13,015 households out of which 35.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 7.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% are non-families. 21.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the county, the population is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 17.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.20 males.

Pierce County, Wisconsin

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