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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lacey

Washington · 19,279 residents · 18.565 sq mi
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Lacey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,426. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 11,947 residents. Median home value is $72,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,279
−38%vs 2000
vs 31,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,038 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K27K39K50K62K1990201020202024Lacey
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,426
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,848 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,233
−35%vs 2000
vs $20,224 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$473
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $677 in 2000
US average: $450
50.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.5% in 2000
49.5% rent
2.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(23,560)
Black4.6%(1,449)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,843)
Asian7.7%(2,392)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(13,187)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(17,244)
Black3%(569)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(436)
Asian6%(1,166)
Other1.6%(300)
Diversity Score28.7%(5,541)
29
−32%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lacey, Washington?

Lacey, Washington has about 19,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lacey, Washington?

The typical household in Lacey, Washington earns about $29,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lacey, Washington expensive?

In Lacey, Washington, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Lacey, Washington?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lacey, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lacey, Washington?

About 7.9% of people in Lacey, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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