Pierce County, Washington

Pierce County
Old City Hall in Tacoma
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°03′N 122°07′W / 47.05°N 122.11°W / 47.05; -122.11
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedDecember 22, 1852
Named forFranklin Pierce
SeatTacoma
Largest cityTacoma
Area
 • Total1,806 sq mi (4,680 km2)
 • Land1,670 sq mi (4,300 km2)
 • Water137 sq mi (350 km2)  7.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total921,130
 • Density510/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional districts6th, 8th, 10th
Websitewww.piercecountywa.gov

Pierce County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 921,130,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Washington behind King County. The county seat and largest city is Tacoma.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Pierce County, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.