Lacy-Lakeview is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population is approximately 6,803 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Waco, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lacy Lakeview was named for William David Lacy, and Lakeview was named for the two spring-fed lakes located in the area. The city was originally established as a railroad station along the Texas Electric Railway, better known as Interurban.
The racial makeup of Lacy-Lakeview is fairly diverse. Approximately 70 percent of residents identify themselves as White. Twenty-four percent identify as Black, while 2.6% identify as Two or More races. About one percent of the population is Asian. The overall diversity score is a mere 2.7%. This city has a low crime rate. However, if you're wondering how safe it is, consider the population of Lacy-Lakeview.
The median household income in Lacy-Lakeview is $35,310. Forty-one percent of households are owner-occupied. The remainder are renters. Forty-one percent of housing units are constructed between 1940 and 2000. This is a high percentage compared to national and Texas averages. It is estimated that about 57.2% of Lacy-Lakeview residents are unemployed.