Lacey is a city located in Thurston County Washington. Lacey has a 2024 population of 58,860. Lacey is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,722 in 2020.
The average household income in Lacey is $94,038 with a poverty rate of 10.88%. The median age in Lacey is 36.5 years: 34.3 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lacey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,441 | 68.32% |
| Two or more races | 6,586 | 11.71% |
| Asian | 5,314 | 9.44% |
| Black or African American | 3,146 | 5.59% |
| Other race | 1,471 | 2.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 875 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 430 | 0.76% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,256 | 2.48 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 10,375 | 3.07 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 7,910 | 1.29 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Female | 2,828 | 3.26 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 1,143 | 3.49 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,568 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 5,052 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,987 | 20.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,478 | 11.51% |
| High School Graduate | 8,359 | 21.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,095 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 10,350 | 26.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,082 | 25,227 | 8,684 |
| Hispanic | 3,924 | 3,173 | 1,019 |
| Asian | 3,634 | 2,933 | 1,310 |
| 2+ Races | 3,161 | 2,871 | 1,104 |
| Black | 2,122 | 1,997 | 467 |
| Other Race | 991 | 708 | 178 |
| Islander | 721 | 695 | 212 |
| Native American | 295 | 250 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,711 | $59,928 | $54,115 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,602 | $87,528 | $77,929 |
| High School Graduate | $42,467 | $44,704 | $39,468 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,123 | $26,773 | $20,773 |
| Overall | $52,180 | $56,181 | $47,182 |
| Some College | $49,406 | $56,203 | $41,791 |
$52,180
Average Earnings
$56,181
Average Male
$47,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.5% of Lacey residents speak only English, while 18.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,737 | 3,762 | 10.83% |
| Hispanic | 6,749 | 910 | 13.48% |
| Asian | 5,264 | 828 | 15.73% |
| Multiple | 6,400 | 394 | 6.16% |
| Other | 1,441 | 292 | 20.26% |
| Islander | 844 | 150 | 17.77% |
| Native | 411 | 124 | 30.17% |
| Black | 3,123 | 47 | 1.5% |
10.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lacey is Native, with 30.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lacey is Black, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.79% |
| High School | 12.64% |
| Some College | 9.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.59% |
| Female Employed | 7.1% |
| Male Employed | 4.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,392 | $106,787 |
| Households | $79,874 | $94,038 |
| Married Families | $110,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,918 | $61,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,179
Number of Veterans
5,271
Male Veterans
908
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 2,302 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,237 |
| Vietnam | 1,836 |
| Korea | 308 |
| World War II | 120 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,922 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,503 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,038 |
| 75+ | 1,034 |
| 18 to 34 | 682 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,494 | 15.12% |
| Black | 624 | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 577 | 12.34% |
| 2+ Races | 378 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 369 | 9.6% |
| Islander | 207 | 29.03% |
| Other Race | 107 | 9.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.11%
Born in Lacey
87.65%
Native Born
12.35%
Foreign Born
5.51%
Non Citizen
6.83%
Naturalized
87.65% of Lacey residents were born in the United States, with 37.11% having been born in Washington. 5.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 61,533 | 534 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 60,999 | 535 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 60,464 | 535 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 59,929 | 534 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 59,395 | 535 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 58,860 | 534 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 58,326 | 169 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 58,157 | 1,072 | 1.88% |
| 2021 | 57,085 | 363 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 56,722 | 4,280 | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 52,442 | 1,907 | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 50,535 | 902 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 49,633 | 2,298 | 4.85% |
| 2016 | 47,335 | 1,221 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 46,114 | 803 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 45,311 | 516 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 44,795 | 819 | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 43,976 | 530 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 43,446 | 721 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 42,725 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,226 | 11,947 | 61.97% |
| 1990 | 19,279 | 5,339 | 38.3% |
| 1980 | 13,940 | 4,244 | 43.77% |
| 1970 | 9,696 | 3,066 | 46.24% |
| 1960 | 6,630 | 5,430 | 452.5% |
| 1940 | 1,200 | -60,333 | -98.05% |