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Lansing

Illinois · 28,331 residents · 7.462 sq mi
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Lansing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
28,331
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,797 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K29K1990201020202024Lansing
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,563
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,554 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,941
+11%since 2000
from $22,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(23,238)
Black10.5%(2,983)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,624)
Asian0.7%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(10,581)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(14,681)
Black31.2%(8,847)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(4,103)
Asian0.9%(255)
Other1%(277)
Diversity Score76%(21,538)
Diversity Score
76
+104%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Illinois?

Lansing, Illinois has about 28,331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Illinois?

The typical household in Lansing, Illinois earns about $50,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansing, Illinois expensive?

In Lansing, Illinois, the median home is worth about $151,700, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lansing, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansing, Illinois?

About 11.4% of people in Lansing, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansing, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansing, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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