About Pierce
Pierce, CO is a small town located in northern Colorado counting 1,087 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Pierce is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 584 residents per square mile.
📰 Pierce News Today
- Death investigation underway after reported fight at Westcliffe lake KKTV · Aug 14
- Glenda Kay Donoho Obituary (1968 - 2026) - Pierce, CO Denver Gazette · Aug 12
- Check out two free outdoor festivals this weekend in Pierce Co. (Video) Tacoma News Tribune · Aug 13
- Pierce Co. Sheriff candidates sound off piercecountyjournal.news · Aug 5
- Fredrick Pierce Cooke Sr. Obituary Jun 25, 2026 Hughes Mortuary · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pierce Unique
- Positioned in northern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Pierce
- Highland Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,087
Rank in state#146 of 271
Land area1.86 sq mi
Density584/sq mi
Coordinates40.6476, -104.7801