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Pierce County, Washington Demographics 2026

Pierce County, Washington has a population of 930,319, the 2nd most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $99,564 and the median home value is $526,600. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pierce County Quick Facts

Population 930,319
Median Household Income $99,564
Median Home Value $526,600
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 37.0 years
Homeownership Rate 64.7%
Affordability Ratio 5.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.9%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 69
Population 930,319 2nd of 39
Median Income $99,564 1% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Pierce County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population924,106930,319+0.7%
Median household income$96,632$99,564+3.0%
Median home value$484,400$526,600+8.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.6%
$25K-$50K 12.6%
$50K-$100K 28.1%
$100K+ 49.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.5%
$10K-$15K
2.0%
$15K-$20K
1.9%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
2.1%
$30K-$35K
2.4%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
2.8%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
8.8%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
12.7%
$125K-$150K
8.8%
$150K-$200K
12.6%
$200K+
15.6%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,806/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Pierce County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tacoma222,758$85,88412.4%$479,600
South Hill68,025$113,1307.2%$543,600
Lakewood62,937$74,72013.2%$461,200
Puyallup42,746$97,8267.0%$551,800
Parkland38,742$72,23913.0%$423,000
Graham35,079$116,8625.9%$516,700
University Place34,911$99,0318.2%$624,800
Spanaway34,019$98,2518.8%$445,700
Frederickson25,383$109,5005.7%$477,400
Bonney Lake22,090$136,8454.5%$607,900
Fort Lewis15,167$58,79613.3%N/A
Elk Plain14,276$107,3138.3%$473,500
Artondale14,073$149,3022.0%$734,400
Edgewood13,032$116,1324.6%$712,000
Lake Tapps12,798$148,0054.6%$742,400
Gig Harbor12,424$118,3957.0%$767,100
Prairie Ridge12,074$114,3563.7%$462,000
Fife10,949$90,53211.2%$543,100
Sumner10,733$98,1914.9%$519,900
DuPont9,931$120,7814.6%$583,600
Tehaleh9,561$155,6461.4%$741,700
Midland9,050$84,70011.5%$412,800
Orting8,978$132,8772.4%$493,100
Summit8,791$106,7367.4%$512,600
Summit View8,480$108,8065.3%$524,300
Waller7,683$101,4907.6%$512,200
Clover Creek7,345$95,06112.6%$471,900
Fircrest7,069$113,9265.7%$583,500
Wollochet6,689$149,2711.5%$889,900
Steilacoom6,686$100,85111.1%$655,000
North Fort Lewis6,337$70,11412.5%N/A
Maplewood5,803$135,9435.6%$708,300
Buckley5,371$124,5839.3%$574,100
Prairie Heights4,998$130,6403.2%$500,200
Wauna4,805$103,2506.0%$503,300
Longbranch4,638$95,76818.4%$396,000
Rosedale4,208$158,8002.5%$887,600
Key Center3,544$105,7817.7%$613,200
Fox Island3,414$172,2921.3%$1,003,900
McChord AFB2,999$54,80814.4%N/A
Canterwood2,971$159,8084.2%$892,400
Eatonville2,850$114,6882.8%$431,000
Alderton2,706$97,44611.1%$431,500
South Creek2,191$84,7593.2%$610,600
Stansberry Lake1,807$90,9171.8%$399,300
Home1,665$64,8845.5%$403,500
North Puyallup1,653$83,4894.5%$379,200
Anderson Island1,448$80,28223.1%$546,300
Fife Heights1,446$157,2922.4%$712,400
McMillin1,348$140,5562.3%$611,400
Purdy1,344$91,2042.5%$358,600
Clear Lake (Pierce County)1,271$95,8826.6%$788,500
Crocker1,254$109,6956.5%$419,400
Ruston1,245$116,3317.1%$912,700
Browns Point979$96,87515.4%$795,500
Dash Point889$130,2349.0%$890,500
Vaughn753N/A7.6%$735,000
Roy735$98,7507.1%$442,600
Carbonado704$117,0831.8%$452,700
McKenna669$92,66719.4%$539,800
Wilkeson552$130,2508.8%$434,300
Kapowsin466N/A5.6%$443,900
Raft Island333N/A0.0%$726,400
Ashford319$113,6860.0%$357,700
South Prairie309$117,2502.9%$444,000
La Grande288$250,000+5.0%$1,067,100
Herron Island119$86,4290.0%$492,900
Alder96N/A0.0%N/A
Greenwater59N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Pierce County is located in Washington with a total population of 930,319. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 69 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pierce County is 37.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pierce County is $99,564. This is 1% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $526,600. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pierce County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 3.9%).

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pierce County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pierce County, Washington?

Pierce County has a population of 930,319, making it the 2nd most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Pierce County?

The median household income in Pierce County is $99,564 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Pierce County, Washington?

Pierce County contains 69 Census-designated places.