Lacey, AR Demographics

A map of Lacey's Population by Race

Lacey, Arkansas has an estimated population of 746, a dramatic increase from the 139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 47.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lacey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lacey has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lacey, that probability was 61.6% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lacey is ranked the 245th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lacey was ranked the 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lacey's White Population

391 residents of Lacey, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lacey is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Lacey ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's White population has grown by an estimated 414.5%. White residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 54.7% to 52.4%.

Lacey is more White than neighboring Wilmar (44.2% White), Hamburg (48.7% White), and Warren (30% White). Lacey is less White than neighboring Fountain Hill (60.5% White), and Monticello (52.6% White).

Lacey's Black Population

0 residents of Lacey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lacey is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lacey ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 20.9% to 0.0%.

Lacey is less Black than neighboring Fountain Hill (35.8% Black), Monticello (41% Black), Wilmar (55.8% Black), Hamburg (28.2% Black), and Warren (43.7% Black).

Lacey's Asian Population

0 residents of Lacey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lacey ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Lacey is less Asian than neighboring Monticello (1.5% Asian).

Lacey's Hispanic Population

355 residents of Lacey, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lacey is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Lacey ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1167.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lacey's population has increased from 20.1% to 47.6%.

Lacey is more Hispanic than neighboring Fountain Hill (0% Hispanic), Monticello (0.7% Hispanic), Wilmar (0% Hispanic), Hamburg (22% Hispanic), and Warren (20.6% Hispanic).

Lacey's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lacey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lacey ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Lacey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lacey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monticello (0.1% Native American/Other), Hamburg (0.4% Native American/Other), and Warren (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lacey's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lacey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lacey is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lacey ranks 496th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Lacey is less Multiracial than neighboring Fountain Hill (3.7% Multiracial), Monticello (4.2% Multiracial), Hamburg (0.7% Multiracial), and Warren (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.