Pierce County, Washington

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 924,106

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    Pierce County is a large county in Washington with a population of 924,106. The median household income is $96,632, 49% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.9%, median home value is $484,400, and 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    924,106

    2023 estimate

    Rank #61 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $96,632

    Household

    Rank #173 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $484,400

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #126 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    30.1%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #713 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    49.8%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    10.5%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    15.8%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    8.6%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Washington
    $76,363
    Pierce County
    $96,632

    27% above Washington avg·49% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Washington
    12.3%
    Pierce County
    8.9%

    28% above Washington avg·41% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Washington
    56.3%
    Pierce County
    63.2%

    12% above Washington avg·10% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $45,885

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    8.9%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    63.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Washington
    $397,674
    Pierce County
    $484,400

    22% above Washington avg·132% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Washington
    $1,202
    Pierce County
    $1,722

    43% above Washington avg·85% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Washington
    70.9%
    Pierce County
    64.8%

    9% below Washington avg·11% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Washington
    28.8%
    Pierce County
    34.3%

    19% below Washington avg·45% below national avg

    Housing Units

    365,748

    Households

    346,708

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.6

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,333

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    93.8%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    32 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Washington
    29.1%
    Pierce County
    30.1%

    4% above Washington avg·25% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Washington
    90.3%
    Pierce County
    92.5%

    2% above Washington avg·4% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.9%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    6.9%

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