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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Pierce County, Wisconsin''' is a [[county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census]], the population was 42,754. The [[county seat]] is [[Ellsworth, Wisconsin|Ellsworth]].<br />
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==History==<br />
Pierce County was created in 1853 from parts of [[St. Croix County, Wisconsin|St. Croix County]] and organized in 1854. It is named after President [[Franklin Pierce]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 592 square miles, of which 576 square miles is land and 16 square miles (2.7%) is water. The county is noted for its hilly terrain and its association with the [[Mississippi River]], which forms its western border.<br />
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===Adjacent counties===<br />
* [[St. Croix County, Wisconsin|St. Croix County]] (north)<br />
* [[Dunn County, Wisconsin|Dunn County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Pepin County, Wisconsin|Pepin County]] (east)<br />
* [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County, Minnesota]] (south)<br />
* [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County, Minnesota]] (southwest)<br />
* [[Washington County, Minnesota|Washington County, Minnesota]] (west)<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 42,754 people, 16,826 households, and 11,540 families residing in the county. The population density was 74.2 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of [[African Americans]], [[Asian Americans]], and other groups.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The economy of Pierce County is primarily based on [[agriculture]], [[manufacturing]], and [[tourism]]. The county benefits from its proximity to the [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul]] metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to the cities for work.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Pierce County is served by several [[school district]]s, which provide elementary, middle, and high school education. Higher education is accessible through nearby universities and colleges in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
Major highways such as [[U.S. Route 10 in Wisconsin|U.S. Route 10]] and [[Wisconsin Highway 35|Highway 35]] serve the county, facilitating travel and commerce.<br />
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==Government==<br />
The government of Pierce County is structured with a [[Board of Supervisors]] which oversees local services and governance. The county also elects officials such as the Sheriff, Clerk, and Treasurer.<br />
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==Culture and recreation==<br />
Pierce County offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing, hiking, and boating on the Mississippi River. The county also hosts several community events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating its heritage and community spirit.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Pierce County, Wisconsin]]<br />
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[[Category:Pierce County, Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:1853 establishments in Wisconsin]]<br />
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