Pierce County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pierce County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53053
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 1668.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 137.49 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1805.49 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.051413
- Longitude
- -122.153240
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 887,144
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 676,964
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 784,426 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 102,717 | 11.6% |
| White | 574,691 | 64.8% |
| Black | 62,064 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 53,217 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,634 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12,933 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 18,781 | 2.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 616,128 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 60,836 | 9.0% |
| White | 467,350 | 69.0% |
| Black | 58,393 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 56,336 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,798 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9,030 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 10,287 | 1.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 930,319
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $103,637
- Poverty Rate
- 8.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 80,014
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 595,791 | 64.0% |
| Black | 68,964 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 64,156 | 6.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 583,864
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 288,951 | 49.5% |
| Republican | 161,097 | 27.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 133,816 | 22.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 280,461 | 48.0% |
| Female | 303,221 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 426,040 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 45,707 | 7.8% |
| Black | 12,626 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 26,161 | 4.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 328,655
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 257,887 | 60.5% |
| Hispanic | 17,138 | 37.5% |
| Black | 4,320 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 10,482 | 40.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 155,952 | 55.6% |
| Female | 172,652 | 56.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 137,566 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 196,337 (30.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 369,709
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $543,247
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,954
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.7%
- Public Transit
- 2.1%
- Work From Home
- 14.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.