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, Washington | |
| Map | |
| Map of Washington highlighting Pierce County Location in the state of Washington | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Washington Washington's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Tacoma |
| Largest City | Tacoma |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,806 sq mi (4,678 km²) 1,670 sq mi (4,325 km²) 137 sq mi (355 km²), 7.6% |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Pacific: UTC-8/-7 |
| Website: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/ | |
| Named for: Franklin Pierce | |
Pierce County, Washington Media
- Mt. Rainier, 1932.jpg
Mount Rainier from Ricksecker Point, 1932
- Tacoma skyline and I-705 from the East 34th Street Bridge.jpg
Tacoma—seat of Pierce County
- Mount Rainier Hazard Map-en.svg
Hazard map around the Mount Rainier, state of Washington, United States.* Lava flow and pyroclastic flows*
- Logo of Pierce County, Washington.svg
The logo often used to depict county government services and departments
Pierce County operates ferries to Anderson Island and Ketron Island
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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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