Lacey, New Jersey
Lacey: township in Ocean County, New Jersey
About
Lacey is a township located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,644 and a population density of 281 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,760 inhabitants.
The township was created 155 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Lacey
| Population | 29,760 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08734, 08731 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 98.53 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8726,-74.2951 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Establishment | March 23, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:48:56 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lacey is located at 39°52'21"N 74°17'43"W (39.8726200, -74.2951400).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lacey increased by 7.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,644 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,715 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,907 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,053 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,245 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,375 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,499 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,690 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,103 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,295 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,760 | 1.56% | estimation process |
People born in Lacey (1)
Player of American football Keith Elias was born in Lacey
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lacey, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lacey, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lacey.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forked River Post Office | Forked River (NJ) | 08731 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Lacey, Washington The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. with a population of 54,178 people.
Other cities in Ocean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ocean County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 107,439 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Toms River | 95,339 | Township of New Jersey |
| Brick | 76,863 | A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. |
| Barnegat | 23,988 | Township of New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant | 18,902 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Ocean Acres | 16,142 | Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beachwood | 11,434 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,064 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Crestwood Village | 7,907 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Forked River | 5,244 | Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,597 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Leisure Village | 4,400 | Census designated place |
| Leisure Village East | 4,217 | Census designated place |
| Beach Haven West | 3,896 | Census designated place |
| South Toms River | 3,712 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lacey distances to largest New Jersey cities