Pierce County, Washington
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]
Pierce County | |
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 Old City Hall in Tacoma | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Washington | |
 Washington's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 47°03′N 122°07′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Washington |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
| Named for | Franklin Pierce |
| Seat | Tacoma |
| Largest city | Tacoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,806 sq mi (4,680 km2) |
| • Land | 1,670 sq mi (4,300 km2) |
| • Water | 137 sq mi (350 km2) 7.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 921,130 |
| • Density | 510/sq mi (200/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional districts | 6th, 8th, 10th |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: Pierce County, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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| Cities | Map of Washington highlighting Pierce County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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