Military has large presence in Lacey

Lacey officials estimate that at least 40 percent of Lacey residents have some personal contact with the military.

The last estimate in 2014 showed that 5000 active duty military lived in Lacey. Another 4150 military connected spouses called Lacey home. An estimated 3650 military connected children also lived in Lacey. The city also estimates that 5000 veterans also make their home in Lacey.

The total number of military connected citizens living in Lacey is 17,800 – – or 40 percent of the city’s population as of 2014.