Lacey, Washington

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Overview

Situated in Lacey, Washington, South Sound Behavioral Hospital functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 568,350 residents live within a 30-minute drive of South Sound Behavioral Hospital, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Tacoma, with a population of 219,346, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 39% of the reachable population. Following Tacoma, Lakewood adds 63,612 residents, while Olympia contributes 55,605, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding South Sound Behavioral Hospital. With 14 of 20 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Tacoma. South Sound Behavioral Hospital benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Washington.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of South Sound Behavioral Hospital form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Tacoma dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 10,056 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Washington.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Tacoma (city), WA219,346
2 Lakewood (city), WA63,612
3 Olympia (city), WA55,605
4 Lacey (city), WA53,526
5 Parkland (CDP), WA38,623
6 Tumwater (city), WA25,350
7 Centralia (city), WA18,183
8 Fort Lewis (CDP), WA14,052
9 Yelm (city), WA10,617
10 DuPont (city), WA10,151
11 Midland (CDP), WA9,962
12 Summit (CDP), WA8,270
13 Clover Creek (CDP), WA7,161
14 Steilacoom (town), WA6,727
15 Tanglewilde (CDP), WA6,265
16 Rochester (CDP), WA6,064
17 North Fort Lewis (CDP), WA5,978
18 Grand Mound (CDP), WA3,301
19 McChord AFB (CDP), WA3,188
20 Rainier (city), WA2,369

Overview

Situated in Lacey, Washington, Target functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 576,352 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Target, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Tacoma, with a population of 219,346, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 38% of the reachable population. Following Tacoma, Lakewood adds 63,612 residents, while Olympia contributes 55,605, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Target. With 14 of 20 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Tacoma. Target benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Washington.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Target form a urban corridor. The presence of 4 communities above 50,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. Tacoma dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 10,261 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Washington.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Tacoma (city), WA219,346
2 Lakewood (city), WA63,612
3 Olympia (city), WA55,605
4 Lacey (city), WA53,526
5 Parkland (CDP), WA38,623
6 Tumwater (city), WA25,350
7 Centralia (city), WA18,183
8 Fort Lewis (CDP), WA14,052
9 Yelm (city), WA10,617
10 Shelton (city), WA10,371
11 DuPont (city), WA10,151
12 Midland (CDP), WA9,962
13 Summit (CDP), WA8,270
14 Clover Creek (CDP), WA7,161
15 Steilacoom (town), WA6,727
16 Tanglewilde (CDP), WA6,265
17 Rochester (CDP), WA6,064
18 North Fort Lewis (CDP), WA5,978
19 Grand Mound (CDP), WA3,301
20 McChord AFB (CDP), WA3,188