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Pierce County

Washington · 921,130 residents · 1,667.979 sq mi
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Pierce County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,438. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921,130
+31%since 2000
from 700,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
552K655K758K861K965K1990201020202024Pierce County
2024930K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,438
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,548
+74%since 2000
from $20,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+38%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pierce County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(532,934)
Black6.8%(47,399)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(38,621)
Asian5%(35,091)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(284,216)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(569,815)
Black6.8%(63,059)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(111,811)
Asian6.7%(62,126)
Other10.1%(92,811)
Diversity Score70.4%(648,291)
Segregation Score31.4%(288,886)
Diversity Score
70
+74%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierce County, Washington?

Pierce County, Washington has about 921,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pierce County, Washington?

The typical household in Pierce County, Washington earns about $76,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierce County, Washington expensive?

In Pierce County, Washington, the median home is worth about $336,600, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in Pierce County, Washington?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pierce County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington?

About 9.5% of people in Pierce County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierce County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierce County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 334,927 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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