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Lansing

Iowa · 1,012 residents · 1.078 sq mi
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Lansing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,482. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,012
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,007 in 1990
1990 – 2025
939 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 934 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.1
+1%since 1990
from 45.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7348389421K1K1990201020202024Lansing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,482
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,372
+57%since 1990
from $11,070 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,001)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
3
+10%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Iowa?

Lansing, Iowa has about 1,012 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Iowa?

The typical household in Lansing, Iowa earns about $29,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansing, Iowa expensive?

In Lansing, Iowa, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Iowa?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lansing, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansing, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Lansing, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansing, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansing, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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