Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lacey, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,737

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.3%36,554

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%6,582

Asian

9.2%5,328

Two or More

7.5%4,347

Black

5.8%3,320

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.8%1,026

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%304

Other

0.5%276

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%2,160

High School Diploma

17.5%7,153

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%3,852

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%6,327

Associate's Degree

12.1%4,937

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%8,959

Master's Degree

9.4%3,844

Professional Degree

1.3%545

Doctorate

1.4%586

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

34.1%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$457,100

Median Renti

$1,870

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.9%13,107

Renter-Occupied

44.1%10,323

Total Units

24,652

Homeownership

55.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%364

$50K–$100K

2%262

$100K–$150K

1.5%197

$150K–$200K

1.2%152

$200K–$300K

6.3%831

$300K–$500K

51.6%6,762

$500K–$1M

33.3%4,364

$1M+

1.3%175

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

327

$1,000–$1,250

532

$1,250–$1,500

1,219

$1,500–$2,000

3,849

$2,000+

4,078

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%842

2010–2019

18.2%4,484

2000–2009

21.2%5,216

1990–1999

19.8%4,886

1980–1989

12.6%3,100

1970–1979

13.3%3,278

1960–1969

7%1,729

1950–1959

2.7%667

1940–1949

0.9%234

1939 or earlier

0.9%216

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.4%12,989

Utility Gas

41.8%9,786

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%277

Wood

0.9%207

No Fuel

0.4%100

Other

0.2%36

Fuel Oil

0.1%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,625

Mean Household Incomei

$102,391

Per Capita Incomei

$42,173

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

28,084

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%990

$10K–$15K

2.1%489

$15K–$20K

2.5%595

$20K–$25K

3.3%765

$25K–$30K

2.6%619

$30K–$35K

3.3%764

$35K–$40K

1.5%347

$40K–$45K

1.8%426

$45K–$50K

2.9%689

$50K–$60K

6.4%1,496

$60K–$75K

9.7%2,279

$75K–$100K

14.7%3,455

$100K–$125K

15.5%3,623

$125K–$150K

9.7%2,284

$150K–$200K

10.6%2,491

$200K+

9%2,118

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

566

Residentsi

958

Avg. Tenant Renti

$504/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers474 homes84% occupied$521/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 892 homes96% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

82.3%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

13.2%

Low income$45K–$73K/yr

4.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30.3% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,60811.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

1,047

Mexico

896

Korea

670

Germany

326

Canada

244

China

108

Poland

106

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,343

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,487

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,607(15.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Lacey, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026