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Lacey, WA


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Lacey, Washington

Lacey, Washington, in Thurston county, is 17 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Olympia metropolitan area. Lacey has a population of 31,226.

The People and Families of Lacey

In Lacey, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lacey had a median family income of $50,923.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lacey gave more campaign money ($5,925) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lacey Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Lacey. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Lacey, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Lacey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lacey Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Lacey Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lacey, WA

Comparing Lacey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime45

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