Lacey, Washington
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Lacey is a city in Thurston County, Washington, and generally considered a suburb of the state capital, Olympia (though the two cities are actually roughly the same size). The population was 31,226 at the 2000 census.
History
Lacey was officially incorporated on December 5, 1966. At the time, the main industries were cattle, milk, lumber milling and retail. Lacey became a popular place to live in relaxation. The city is a slower paced community with its best characteristics being in close proximity to many lakes and forests and also being close to the beautiful Nisqually Valley and the Nisqually Indians. Lacey sported the Northwest's first ever "indoor mall," the popular South Sound Shopping Center, however, this has been demolished and replaced by a Target chain store. When the Lacey Lumber Mill shut down Lacey took on the challenges of being a place to invest in. Lacey now flourishes with retail and a strong retirement community.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.3 km² (16.3 mi²). 41.3 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (2.27%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 31,226 people, 12,459 households, and 8,148 families residing in the city. The population density was 755.9/km² (1,957.8/mi²). There were 13,160 housing units at an average density of 318.6/km² (825.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.19% White, 4.77% African American, 1.33% Native American, 7.76% Asian, 1.06% Pacific Islander, 2.16% from other races, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.90% of the population.There were 12,459 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,848, and the median income for a family was $50,923. Males had a median income of $37,053 versus $29,497 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,224. About 7.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Sister City
Lacey has the following sister city relationship, according to [link]:
External links
- [City of Lacey]
- [Saint Martin's University]
- [Lacey-Thurston County Chamber of Commerce]
- [Thurston County Chamber of Commerce]
- [Economic Development Council of Thurston County]
- [Olympia Thurston County Visitor & Convention Bureau]
- [Thurston County Fair]
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