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Lacey, AR
Census-designated place in Drew County, Arkansas.
Population
746
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
0
Lacey and its ZIP codes
Lacey at a glance
- Lacey is about 8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,099, 4% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,500 (11% above Arkansas).
Housing and community stats
Lacey, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,099
Poverty rate
52.4%
Median home value
$209,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
11.6
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (391), Mexican Americans (355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Drew County. PPP loans are for Lacey.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,379
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,125 per person
How people get to work
Lacey, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Lacey, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lacey, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Lacey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain HillTown | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 13 mi | 10.7 |
| WilmarCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HamburgCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| WarrenCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| HermitageCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| North CrossettCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.4 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| MontroseCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| West CrossettCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.9 |
| CrossettCity | 24 mi | 7.2 |
| DermottCity | 25 mi | 3.4 |
| PortlandCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| BanksTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lacey, AR in?
- Lacey is in Drew County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lacey, AR?
- About 746 people live in Lacey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lacey?
- Nearby places include Fountain Hill (6.4 mi), Monticello (13 mi), Wilmar (13 mi), Hamburg (16 mi), Warren (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023