Pierce County's estimated 2026 population is 952,790 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pierce County is the 2nd largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 795,402 and has seen a growth of 19.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 38.1 years
Male: 35.9 years
There are 716,281 adults, (137,536 of whom are seniors) in Pierce County.
Female: 463,228 (49.8%)
Male: 467,091 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Pierce County includes 64.04% White, 7.41% Black or African American, 6.9% Asian, 3.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 595,791 | 64.04% |
| Two or more races | 141,533 | 15.21% |
| Black or African American | 68,964 | 7.41% |
| Asian | 64,156 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 34,564 | 3.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15,370 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 9,941 | 1.07% |
Pierce County's average per capita income is $61,672. Household income levels show a median of $99,564. The poverty rate stands at 8.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,073 | $158,316 |
| Families | $114,873 | $140,767 |
| Households | $99,564 | $124,488 |
| Non Families | $62,004 | $81,099 |
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