Poverty Rate in Pierce County, Washington
In Pierce County, Washington, an estimated 80,282 of 904,534 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington?
The poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington is 8.9%.
- How many people in Pierce County, Washington live in poverty?
In Pierce County, Washington, an estimated 80,282 of 904,534 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington is 11.0% lower than the Washington average. In Pierce County, Washington, an estimated 8.9% of 904,534 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Pierce County, Washington is 29.37% lower than the US average. In Pierce County, Washington, an estimated 8.9% of 904,534 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Elbe, Washington 0% of 43 people.
- Alder, Washington 0% of 124 people.
- Alderton, Washington 7.6% of 2,685 people.
- Anderson Island, Washington 18.9% of 1,621 people.
- Artondale, Washington 1.9% of 13,843 people.
Under 18 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
11.6% of 207 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
14.8% of 54 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
10.5% of 153 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
11.1% of 205 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.5% of 559 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.9% of 206 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.8% of 353 thousand people
60 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.5% of 191 thousand people
65 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.4% of 139 thousand people
White
8.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.9% of 572 thousand people
Black or African American
11.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pierce County, Washington
2023
11.1% of 63 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
21.5% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Pierce County, Washington
2023
21.5% of 7 thousand people
Asian
8.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.6% of 63 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
9.8% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.8% of 15 thousand people
Some other race
21.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Pierce County, Washington
2023
21.8% of 37 thousand people
Two or more races
9.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.8% of 149 thousand people
Hispanic
14% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Pierce County, Washington
2023
14% of 118 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.6% of 550 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.9% of 629 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Pierce County, Washington
2023
21.2% of 49 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Pierce County, Washington
2023
11.2% of 169 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Pierce County, Washington
2023
8.6% of 209 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Pierce County, Washington
2023
4.4% of 202 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
5.2% of 465 thousand people
Employed
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Pierce County, Washington
2023
4.3% of 444 thousand people
Male
3.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Pierce County, Washington
2023
3.1% of 235 thousand people
Female
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Pierce County, Washington
2023
5.7% of 208 thousand people
Unemployed
23.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Pierce County, Washington
2023
23.3% of 21 thousand people
Male
26.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Pierce County, Washington
2023
26.9% of 12 thousand people
Female
18.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Pierce County, Washington
2023
18.8% of 10 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.4% of 724 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Pierce County, Washington
2023
1.4% of 337 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Pierce County, Washington
2023
13.4% of 158 thousand people
Did not work
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Pierce County, Washington
2023
18.4% of 228 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Pierce County, Washington
2023
20.3% of 196 thousand people
Male
15.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Pierce County, Washington
2023
15.3% of 98 thousand people
Female
25.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Pierce County, Washington
2023
25.2% of 98 thousand people
18 to 24 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
26.2% of 20 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
13% of 46 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
18.4% of 30 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
19.7% of 25 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
29.8% of 29 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Pierce County, Washington
2023
18.6% of 25 thousand people
75 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Pierce County, Washington
2023
17.5% of 19 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Pierce County, Washington
2023
2.5% of 95 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Pierce County, Washington
2023
27% of 42 thousand people
Did not work
44% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Pierce County, Washington
2023
44% of 59 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Pierce County, Washington
2023
9.6%
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