2023 ACS Census Data · Population 924,106
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.
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
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%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% above Washington avg·49% above national avg
Poverty Rate
28% above Washington avg·41% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
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%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% above Washington avg·132% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
43% above Washington avg·85% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Washington avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
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
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% above Washington avg·25% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
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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