Pierce County Population

1890–2026

3,797

2026 projection

4.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pierce County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,797-411.07%
20253,838-411.06%
20243,879-330.84%
20233,912-360.91%
20223,948-60.15%
20213,954-270.68%
20203,981-160.40%
20193,997-751.84%
20184,072-260.63%
20174,098-1112.64%

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Pierce County Demographics

45.1median age

Median age

Female46 yrs
Male42.5 yrs

Adults

3,108
1,038 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults2,070 other adults

Sex

Female 49.1% · 1,928Male 50.9% · 2,000

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 39 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pierce County Income

$59,365median household income

Median household income

$59,365

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,738

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.8%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pierce County Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%60%62%
Never married25%27%24%
Divorced6%7%6%
Widowed7%6%8%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201