Lacey, WA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lacey

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lacey

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.0%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

5,657

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.1%
Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.1%
High School / GED: 22.8%
Some College or Associate's: 37.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.6%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.7%
Living Alone: 38.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
Asian: 9.2%
Black or African American: 5.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 25.3%
South Asian: 0.7%
Southeast Asian: 70.8%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 59.7%
Puerto Rican: 11.9%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 0.8%
Central American: 7.7%
South American: 6.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 10.3%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 30.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 47.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.8%
Spanish: 5.6%
European & Indo-European: 3.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources