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Lansing

Iowa · 999 residents · 1.078 sq mi
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Lansing has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,200. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
−1%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+10%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7348389421K1K1990201020202024Lansing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,717
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,482 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,335
+11%since 2000
from $17,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,001)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(985)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
Diversity Score
3
+2%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Iowa?

Lansing, Iowa has about 999 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Iowa?

The typical household in Lansing, Iowa earns about $42,717 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 $91,200, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Iowa?

About 13.1% 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 4.2% of people in Lansing, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansing, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansing, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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