Community Information
Surrounded by saltwater shores and mountain peaks, Pierce County includes diverse areas from bustling cities to sprawling farmlands. It has something for everyone. Pierce County residents enjoy affordable housing, a strong job market, nationally recognized schools and an excellent quality of life. Pierce County's population is 813,600 (2009). The largest cities in Pierce County are Tacoma (204,200 - 2009 population) and Puyallup, (38,900 - 2009 population).
Pierce County is made up of the following towns:
Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Carbonado, DuPont, Eatonville, Edgewood, Enumclaw , Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, Pacific, Puyallup, Roy, Ruston, South Prairie, Steilacoom, Sumner, Tacoma, University Place, and Wilkeson.