Pierce County's estimated 2026 population is 960,074 with a growth rate of 0.99% 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 20.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pierce County includes 65.89% White, 7.16% Black or African American, 6.58% Asian, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (65.89%)
Two or more races (14.05%)
Black or African American (7.16%)
Asian (6.58%)
Other race (3.67%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (1.55%)
Native American (1.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 608,874 | 65.89% |
| Two or more races | 129,816 | 14.05% |
| Black or African American | 66,212 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 60,818 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 33,907 | 3.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14,282 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 10,197 | 1.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pierce County's average per capita income is $59,390. Household income levels show a median of $96,632. The poverty rate stands at 8.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,753 | $152,934 |
| Families | $111,126 | $135,587 |
| Households | $96,632 | $120,501 |
| Non Families | $60,591 | $79,539 |
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