U.S. County · Profile

Pierce County

928.7KTotal Population
17,523Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+32.52%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pierce County has a population of 928,696 as of 2023. It is located in Washington.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pierce County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White68.0%631,513
Two or More Races12.3%114,230
Hispanic or Latino11.9%110,515
Black or African American7.1%65,937
Asian6.6%61,294
Some Other Race3.3%30,647
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.6%14,859
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%11,144

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pierce County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$91,486
22.7% above national average
Per Capita Income
$43,575
13.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.7%
24.3% below national average
Median Age
36.5 years

Income & Poverty

$91,486Median Household Income
$43,575Per Capita Income
8.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$91,486$114,432
Families$104,927$128,874
Married-couple Families$104,927$117,518
Nonfamily Households$57,542$62,145

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pierce County, Washington.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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