Pierce County
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- Population
- 930,319
- Area
- 1,667.98 sq mi (4,320.04 km²), 137.48 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37
- Households
- 351,330
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $99,564
- Median house value
- $526,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Pierce County
Local News
America 250 Memorial Flag Project
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the City of Puyallup is erecting a landmark civic improvement that will proudly recognize this historic milestone and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Se Habla News: Sept. 29, 2026
In today’s headlines: A man accused in stabbing of UW student declared incompetent to stand trial, and a 4.2 earthquake reported near Gig Harbor.
Request for Proposals - Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit Funds (HB 1406)
The City is seeking proposals from entities interested in using City’s HB 1406 funds for projects within one or more of the three categories outlined in the Background section of this RFP.
'Keep Pierce Moving' Campaign Touts Major Bus Service Expansion Plan
Pierce County transit advocates are confident that this is the year they can overcome the history of voters not getting on board with adding bus service funding in the South Sound. If Prop 1 is successful, Pierce Transit plans to ramp up service by 49% in the coming years.
Call for Artists: Signal Cabinet Wrap Artwork Program
The City of Puyallup is seeking artists to create original artwork for reproduction and installation on traffic signal cabinets throughout the city.