South Sound Times

37.5 percent of Lacey residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 35.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lacey population reached 37,884.

Out of 23,691 people who had a job, 1,388 were employed in the Armed Forces and 22,303 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	14,193	37.5
Employed	23,691	62.5
Employed in civilian labor force	22,303	58.9
Employed in armed forces	1,388	3.7