Pierce County, WA
Living in Pierce County
Bikeability42
Walkability39
Commute24
Public Transit49
Affordability41
Public Safety46
Airports94
Hospitals48
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
877kPopulation+94k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black7%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$303kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$316 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pierce County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Pierce County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pierce County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding23
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pierce County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pierce County, WA
Cascade Christian -Junior High/High School
11 miles, NW
Cascade Christian - Puyallup Elementary
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pierce County, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
15 miles, NW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
19 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
19 miles, NW
University of Puget Sound
21 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pierce County, WA
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
11 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Hospital
13 miles, NE
St Clare Hospital
18 miles, NW
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Pierce County, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
29 miles, N
Portland International Airport
103 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
122 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
154 miles, E