Pierce County, Washington
Located in Washington, Pierce County has a population of 930,319 residents and a median age of 37.0 years, making it the #59 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median home value is $526,600, and the median household income is $99,564, which is 32% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Pierce County, 30.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 8.3% below the national average, ranking #708 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Pierce County is 77.4 years. 16.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.9% of adults in Pierce County smoke , 35.8% are obese , and 19.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 33.9 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Pierce County is 5.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
11.4% of children in Pierce County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pierce County is 71.6%. The mean commute time is 34.3 min, which is 24.2% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pierce County voted Democratic with a margin of 10.8%. The vote was 53.9% Dem / 43.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
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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.