This was 1.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 50,827.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lacey for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,421 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,235 | 17.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,373 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,772 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,483 | 18.5 |
Associate's degree | 4,432 | 12.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,567 | 21.6 |
Master's degree | 3,033 | 8.7 |
Professional school degree | 363 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 323 | 0.9 |