“Pierce County’s official 2000 population is 706,000 according to the state Office of Financial Management. The new figure is up 6,000 from last year.The unincorporated population increased to 319,945 (from 316,566) and the incorporated population increased to 386,055 (from 383.434).Here are populations of the cities and towns in Pierce County: Bonney Lake, 10,280; Buckley, 4,040; Carbonado, 655; Du Pont, 2,060; Eatonville, 1,990; Edgewood, 10,830; Fife, 5,100; Fircrest, 5,955; Gig Harbor, 6,575; Lakewood, 63,790; Milton 4,840 (+925, King County); Orting, 4,030; Pacific, 190 (+5,475 King County); Puyallup, 30,940; Roy, 370; Ruston, 755; South Prairie, 485; Steilacoom, 6,250; Sumner, 8,605; Tacoma, 187,200; University Place, 30,310; Wilkeson, 430.”
More Stories From This Author
Stupid “R” us
By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com
Intro to housing markets for...
By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com
The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize
By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com
Home In Tacoma – Phase 2: Implementation Is Underway
Work is underway on Home In Tacoma – Phase 2. This phase will implement the City’s new housing growth strategy…
January 23, 2023 1:30 am
State Parks is hiring 305 park aides
Seasonal positions will serve parks across Washington
January 20, 2023 1:30 am
New law requires job postings to include how much positions pay
TUMWATER — A new state law taking effect Jan. 1 requires employers to include specific wage or salary details and…
December 16, 2022 1:30 am