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Lansing

Iowa · 968 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 $38,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
−4%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+15%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7348389421K1K1990201020202024Lansing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,686
+59%since 2000
from $17,372 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(928)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score6.5%(63)
Diversity Score
6
+141%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Iowa?

Lansing, Iowa has about 968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Iowa?

The typical household in Lansing, Iowa earns about $38,250 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 $106,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Iowa?

About 19.4% 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 23.4% 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 39 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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