Lacey, WA

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2020 Population

50,827

3.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.8

4.55% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

2.88% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$69,752

3.05% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$286,200

9.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

22,176

2.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Lacey, WA had a population of 50.8k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $69,752. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lacey, WA grew from 49,248 to 50,827, a 3.21% increase and its median household income grew from $67,687 to $69,752, a 3.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lacey, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), White (Hispanic) (6.46%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%).

None of the households in Lacey, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Lacey, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lacey, WA are Saint Martin's University (526 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Lacey, WA was $286,200, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%. Most people in Lacey, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lacey, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Lacey, WA is home to a population of 50.8k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.1% of Lacey, WA residents were born outside of the country (6.17k people).

In 2020, there were 6.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.8k people) in Lacey, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lacey, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.8k ± 1.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.05k ± 814
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.61k ± 657

11.4%

Hispanic Population

5.78k people

11.4% of the people in Lacey, WA are hispanic (5.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lacey, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.17k people

11.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.45k people

As of 2020, 12.1% of Lacey, WA residents (6.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lacey, WA was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lacey, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in Lacey, WA was 36.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Lacey, WA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Lacey, WA residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
245,459 ± 11,963 people
India
87,443 ± 7,218 people
China
77,854 ± 6,815 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 245,459 Washington residents, followed by India with 87,443 and China with 77,854.

Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

95.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.2% of Lacey, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lacey, WA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lacey, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,925 ± 381
Vietnam
1,504 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,347 ± 350

Lacey, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lacey, WA is $69,752. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Lacey, WA was Census Tract 122.21 with a value of $92,400, followed by Census Tract 116.23 and Census Tract 116.22, with respective values of $81,157 and $75,685.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,193. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lacey, WA employs 22.2k people. The largest industries in Lacey, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), Public Administration (3,165 people), and Retail Trade (2,947 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($66,373), Utilities ($58,516), and Construction ($54,418).

Wages

Median Household Income

$69,752

2020 value

± $4,907

3.05%

1 Year Growth

± 8.22%

Households in Lacey, WA have a median annual income of $69,752, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,687 in 2019, which represents a 3.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lacey, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$82,611

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,547

$61,193

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,257

In 2020, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$80,218 ± $3,539
White
$65,319 ± $1,078
Two or More Races
$53,715 ± $3,170

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.23 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lacey, WA is from Washington.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2020, the income inequality in Washington was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 122.21
Census Tract 116.23
Census Tract 116.22

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lacey, WA was Census Tract 122.21 with a value of $92,400, followed by Census Tract 116.23 and Census Tract 116.22, with respective values of $81,157 and $75,685.

The following map shows all of the places in Lacey, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lacey, WA (5.16k out of 49.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,982 ± 451
Hispanic
896 ± 258
Asian
854 ± 345

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lacey, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

22.2k

2020 Value

± 1,227

2.7%

1 Year growth

± 7.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lacey, WA grew at a rate of 2.7%, from 21.6k employees to 22.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lacey, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,045 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,862 people), and Management Occupations (1,957 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lacey, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lacey, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,045 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,862 people), and Management Occupations (1,957 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lacey, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.92 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.68 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lacey, WA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($78,722), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($78,111), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($72,117).

Industries

Employment by Industries

22.2k

2020 Value

± 1,227

2.7%

1 Year growth

± 7.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lacey, WA grew at a rate of 2.7%, from 21.6k employees to 22.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lacey, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), Public Administration (3,165 people), and Retail Trade (2,947 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lacey, WA, though some of these residents may live in Lacey, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lacey, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), Public Administration (3,165 people), and Retail Trade (2,947 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lacey, WA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.06 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.35 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lacey, WA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($66,373), Utilities ($58,516), and Construction ($54,418).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $105B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($46.1B) and Mixed freight ($35.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.9B
California
$26.9B
Hawaii
$23.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.9B, followed by California with $26.9B and Hawaii and $23.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lacey, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Washington

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
75% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
San Juan County, WA
73.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
73.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lacey, WA awarded 526 degrees. The student population of Lacey, WA is skewed towards women, with 712 male students and 926 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lacey, WA are White (255 and 51%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (76 and 15.2%), Asian (65 and 13%), and Two or More Races (35 and 7%).

The largest universities in Lacey, WA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Martin's University (526 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lacey, WA are Computer Science (137 and 26%), General Business Administration & Management (54 and 10.3%), and Mechanical Engineering (43 and 8.17%).

The median tuition cost in Lacey, WA for private four year colleges is $39,500.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
54 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
38 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
36 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lacey, WA was General Business Administration & Management with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lacey, WA according to their major.

Universities

Saint Martin's University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

526 degrees awarded

$39,500

Median Private

In 2020, the Lacey, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Martin's University with 526 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

299

Degrees Awarded to Men

227

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 299 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lacey, WA, which is 1.32 times more than the 227 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Lacey, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Asian
65 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lacey, WA was White students. These 255 degrees mean that there were 3.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 76 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lacey, WA was $286,200 in 2020, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $262,500 to $286,200, a 9.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Lacey, WA is 56.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Lacey, WA have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lacey, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$286,200

2020 Median

± $5,261

$262,500

2019 Median

± $5,552

In 2020, the median property value in Lacey, WA grew to to $286,200 from the previous year's value of $262,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lacey, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lacey, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,752

Median Household Income

± $4,907

20.2k

Number of Households

± 1,152

In 2020, the median household income of the 20.2k households in Lacey, WA grew to $69,752 from the previous year's value of $67,687.

The following chart displays the households in Lacey, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lacey, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lacey, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

2020 Homeownership

55.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 56.8% of the housing units in Lacey, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lacey, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lacey, WA have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in Lacey, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lacey, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.8%)
Worked At Home (5.49%)

In 2020, 78.5% of workers in Lacey, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (5.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lacey, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lacey, WA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.3% of the population of Lacey, WA has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 10.4% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Thurston County, WA see 991 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year (1002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1345 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 260 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Thurston County, WA.

991 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Thurston County, WA

Primary care physicians in Thurston County, WA see an average of 991 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year (1,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Thurston County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.74%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

10.4%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lacey, WA declined by 5.73% from 3.96% to 3.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lacey, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.