Pierce Today

Of the 910,225 citizens living in Pierce County in 2021, 89% said they were only one race, while 11% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Pierce County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.7% or 634,333 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.9% and totaled 63,054 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pierce County is 2.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Pierce County.

	Estimated Total
White	634,333
Multiracial	99,729
African American	63,054
Asian	59,164
Some Other Race	29,343
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13,817
American Indian or Alaska Native	10,785

Source: US Census Bureau