About Pierce
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Pierce is a small town counting 1,843 people who proudly call it home.
Pierce holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,025 residents per square mile.
📰 Pierce News Today
- Schedule - Pierce Bluejays (Pierce, NE) Softball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Obituary for Sheila Cunningham Home for Funerals · May 26
- Greg Pierce Obituary Jun 5, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Jun 5
- David J. Brugman Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Levander Funeral Homes · Jun 19
- 'Really good spring' helped Skyler Pierce 'figure out some things' for Nebraska volleyball season - Omaha World-Herald Omaha World-Herald · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pierce Unique
- Positioned in northern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pierce
- Taqueria Mr. Lopez — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pierce
- Willow Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area reviews ★
- Gilman Park reviews ★
- Gilman Park Arboretum reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pierce
- PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,843
Rank in state#64 of 528
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density2,025/sq mi
Coordinates42.1995, -97.5292