Pierce County, WA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$96,632
Per Capita Income
$45,885
Poverty Rate
8.9%
SNAP Recipients
11.8%
Gini Index
0.420
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K9.7%
$25K–$50K13.3%
$50K–$75K14.6%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K21.6%
$150K–$200K12.7%
$200K+14.0%
The median household income in Pierce County, WA is $96,632 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,885. 8.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.420 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).