Pierce County Washington Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Pierce County Washington area was $85,866 in 2021, the latest figures available. Pierce County median household income is $1,619 higher than the median Washington household income and $16,149 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Pierce County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Pierce County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Pierce County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Washington | $84,247 | -1.20% | +5.41% |
| Pierce County | $85,866 | -0.63% | +5.54% |
Trends in Pierce County, WA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Pierce is $85,866. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $86,410 and is now $544 (0.63%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Pierce County, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Pierce County
| Date | US | Washington | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,247 | $85,866 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $85,271 | $86,410 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $83,389 | $83,978 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $79,922 | $81,362 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $78,450 | $76,570 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $75,765 | $72,748 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,337 | $68,806 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,299 | $69,303 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $68,040 | $67,172 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,064 | $68,130 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $68,614 | $66,657 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,582 | $70,863 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $72,820 | $72,995 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,510 | $68,958 |
Pierce County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Pierce County was $100,407 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington family income, Pierce County median family income is $1,771 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Pierce County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Pierce County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Washington | $102,178 | -0.84% | +8.04% |
| Pierce County | $100,407 | -0.09% | +6.81% |
Trends in Pierce County, WA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Pierce is $100,407. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $100,496 and is now $89 (0.09%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Pierce County, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Pierce County
| Date | US | Washington | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $102,178 | $100,407 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $103,041 | $100,496 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $100,368 | $97,091 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $94,574 | $94,002 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,498 | $90,886 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $91,716 | $85,233 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $88,004 | $80,987 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $84,993 | $82,748 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,145 | $82,016 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $82,680 | $79,705 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $82,852 | $77,804 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $86,535 | $83,766 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $87,295 | $86,479 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,551 | $80,957 |
Pierce County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Pierce County was $41,008 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington per capita income, Pierce County median per capita income is $5,169 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Pierce County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Pierce County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Washington | $46,177 | +0.61% | +9.40% |
| Pierce County | $41,008 | +0.76% | +6.17% |
Trends in Pierce County, WA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $41,008, the per capita income for Pierce was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Pierce County, Washington, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pierce County
| Date | US | Washington | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $46,177 | $41,008 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $45,897 | $40,700 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,002 | $38,956 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $42,208 | $38,624 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $40,867 | $35,965 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $39,837 | $35,884 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $38,294 | $33,532 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $36,476 | $32,959 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $35,732 | $32,582 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $35,302 | $32,183 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,346 | $32,709 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,516 | $33,644 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $38,023 | $35,719 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,080 | $34,927 |
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