Where is Lacey, Washington, USA?

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Where is Lacey Located? - Lacey is a city located in the Thurston County of Washington, United States. Lacey lies between 25.9017472 Degrees North latitudes and 97.4974838 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lacey, Washington

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Where is Lacey Located?

Lacey is a city located in the Thurston County of Washington, United States. Lacey lies between 25.9017472 Degrees North latitudes and 97.4974838 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lacey city is 53526 people and the city has a total area of 17.1 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lacey, Washington Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLacey
CountyThurston County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.0343° N
Longitude122.8232° W
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Land Area18.89 sq mi
Water Area0.76 sq mi
Total Area19.65 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)53,526
Population DensityApproximately 2,833 per sq mi
ZIP Codes98503, 98509, 98513, 98516
Area Code360, 564
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-38470
Congressional DistrictWashington's 10th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lacey

Category Details
Nearest AirportSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA CodeSEA
Regional AirportOlympia Regional Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, State Route 510, State Route 507
Public TransitIntercity Transit
Rail ServiceAmtrak service available at nearby Olympia–Lacey Station
  • Interstate 5: Provides direct access to Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, and other Pacific Northwest cities.
  • Olympia–Lacey Station: Offers Amtrak Cascades and Coast Starlight passenger rail services.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: The nearest major airport with extensive domestic and international connections.
  • Intercity Transit: Operates local and regional bus services throughout Thurston County.

Top Places to Visit in Lacey, Washington

Landmark Name Type
Tolmie State ParkState Park
Nisqually National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Regional Athletic ComplexSports Complex
Rainier Vista Community ParkCity Park
Woodland Creek Community ParkCommunity Park
Long Lake ParkLake Park
Huntamer ParkUrban Park
Lacey MuseumMuseum
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife RefugeNature Reserve
Capitol State Forest (nearby)State Forest

Driving Distances from Lacey, Washington to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
OlympiaWashington510 minutes
TumwaterWashington815 minutes
YelmWashington1725 minutes
TacomaWashington3035 minutes
SheltonWashington2840 minutes
CentraliaWashington2835 minutes
SeattleWashington611 hour 10 minutes
BremertonWashington471 hour 20 minutes (via ferry)
AberdeenWashington561 hour 10 minutes
PortlandOregon1121 hour 50 minutes

Colleges and Universities near Lacey, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Saint Martin's UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering, business, education, and liberal arts
The Evergreen State CollegePublicLiberal Arts CollegeInterdisciplinary education and environmental studies
South Puget Sound Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Centralia CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and university transfer programs
University of Washington TacomaPublicRegional UniversityBusiness, nursing, urban studies, and technology

Waterbodies in Lacey, Washington

Long Lake, Hicks Lake, Pattison Lake, Chambers Lake, Woodland Creek, Nisqually River, Puget Sound, Capitol Lake (nearby)

Stadiums in Lacey

Regional Athletic Complex, North Thurston High School Stadium, South Sound Stadium, Saint Martin's Athletic Fields, Rainier Vista Sports Complex

Lacey, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Lacey was first settled during the mid-nineteenth century and developed as an agricultural and timber community in Thurston County.
  • The city was named after O. C. Lacey, a prominent local settler and businessman who contributed to the area's early development.
  • Lacey was officially incorporated in 1966 and experienced steady residential and commercial growth alongside neighboring Olympia and Tumwater.
  • Expansion of state government, higher education, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord helped transform Lacey into a major suburban center.
  • Today, Lacey is one of the fastest-growing cities in western Washington, known for its parks, lakes, educational institutions, and strong regional economy.

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