Pierce County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 930,319 | — | #59 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,564 | +32.5% | #172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $526,600 | +86.8% | #121 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,806 | +55.3% | #94 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.1% | #531 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pierce County has a population of 930,319, making it the #59 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pierce County is $99,564, ranking #172 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Pierce County is $526,600 (+86.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,806/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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94.1% of residents in Pierce County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County, Washington has a total population of 930,319, making it the 59th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pierce County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pierce County is $99,564, which ranks #172 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Pierce County is $526,600, 86.8% above the national median. Renters in Pierce County pay a median gross rent of $1,806 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pierce County, 30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.3 min.
Pierce County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%) and Two or More Races (9.2%).
All data for Pierce County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.