Lacey, WA Demographics

A map of Lacey's Population by Race

Lacey, Washington has an estimated population of 57,737, an increase from the 53,526 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 9.2% Asian, 7.5% Multiracial, 5.8% Black, and 2.8% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Washington 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 59.9% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lacey is ranked the 24th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lacey's White Population

36,554 residents of Lacey, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lacey ranks 509th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Lacey's population has increased from 60.4% to 63.3%.

Lacey is more White than neighboring Nisqually Indian Community (23.2% White). Lacey is less White than neighboring Tanglewilde (65.7% White), Olympia (71.2% White), Tumwater (66.5% White), and Anderson Island (80% White).

Lacey's Black Population

3,320 residents of Lacey, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lacey ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Lacey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Lacey is more Black than neighboring Tanglewilde (1.4% Black), Olympia (2.7% Black), Nisqually Indian Community (0.6% Black), Tumwater (4.6% Black), and Anderson Island (0.9% Black).

Lacey's Asian Population

5,328 residents of Lacey, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lacey ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Asian residents' share of Lacey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Lacey is more Asian than neighboring Tanglewilde (7% Asian), Olympia (6.7% Asian), Nisqually Indian Community (0.5% Asian), Tumwater (7.3% Asian), and Anderson Island (0% Asian).

Lacey's Hispanic Population

6,582 residents of Lacey, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lacey is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lacey ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 12.6% to 11.4%.

Lacey is more Hispanic than neighboring Olympia (10.6% Hispanic), Nisqually Indian Community (9.7% Hispanic), Tumwater (9.3% Hispanic), and Anderson Island (3.8% Hispanic). Lacey is less Hispanic than neighboring Tanglewilde (18.9% Hispanic).

Lacey's Native American/Other Population

1,606 residents of Lacey, or 2.8% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lacey ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.8%.

Lacey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tanglewilde (2.6% Native American/Other), Olympia (1.5% Native American/Other), and Anderson Island (0.7% Native American/Other). Lacey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nisqually Indian Community (59.1% Native American/Other), and Tumwater (3.3% Native American/Other).

Lacey's Multiracial Population

4,347 residents of Lacey, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lacey is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lacey ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lacey's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.5%.

Lacey is more Multiracial than neighboring Tanglewilde (4.5% Multiracial), Olympia (7.3% Multiracial), and Nisqually Indian Community (6.8% Multiracial). Lacey is less Multiracial than neighboring Tumwater (9% Multiracial), and Anderson Island (14.6% 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.