Pierce County, Washington
county in the state of Washington, United States
Pierce County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 795,225,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Washington behind King County. The county seat and largest city is Tacoma.[2]
Pierce County | |
|---|---|
 Old City Hall in Tacoma. | |
 Flag .svg) Seal | |
 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 | |
| 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 | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 891,299 |
| • Density | 525/sq mi (203/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional districts | 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th |
| Website | www |
References Edit
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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