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Bruce Kendall
President and CEO
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County
(253) 383-4726

 
Pierce County
POPULATION
785,639
LABOR FORCE
395,440
UNEMPLOYMENT
9%
EDUCATION
20.60%
Bachelors or Higher


 
Overview
 

Pierce County is the economic engine of the South Sound, the fastest growing region in Washington state. Home to Tacoma, the state's third largest city, and the booming Port of Tacoma, which is the nation's sixth-largest container port, Pierce County is at the cutting edge of new job creation, investment and development.

World class companies and innovative entrepreneurs locate here for the talented workforce, great business climate and exciting array of housing, cultural and educational choices.

 
County Data
 
Transportation
 
Utilities
 
Incentives and Financing

Businesses may qualify for state tax incentives.

 
 
Pierce County Cities
  • Auburn
    • Time to Nearest MSA:    19 min.
    • Time to Nearest MSA:   17 min.
  • Puyallup
    • Time to Nearest MSA:  22 min.
  • Tacoma
    • Time to Nearest MSA:    0 min.