CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lansing

Michigan · 127,321 residents · 39.185 sq mi

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Lansing has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.9

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

127,321

+7%vs 2000

vs 119,128 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,249 / sq mi

+7%vs 2000

vs 3,040 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.9

−5%vs 2000

vs 31.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024113K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,398

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,833 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,232

−32%vs 2000

vs $17,924 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

19.4%

+2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,100

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$399

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $498 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

54.8%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 57.5% in 2000

45.2% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−13%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic61.4%(73,105)

Black21.4%(25,498)

Hispanic / Latino10%(11,886)

Asian2.8%(3,317)

Other0%

Diversity Score65.7%(78,239)

1990

White, non-Hispanic74%(94,218)

Black18.6%(23,639)

Hispanic / Latino8%(10,156)

Asian1.7%(2,148)

Other5.7%(7,316)

Diversity Score61.5%(78,336)

Diversity Score

−6%vs 2000

vs 66 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.3%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.3%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.3%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.2 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 12.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Michigan?

Lansing, Michigan has about 127,321 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Michigan?

The typical household in Lansing, Michigan earns about $26,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansing, Michigan expensive?

In Lansing, Michigan, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Michigan?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lansing, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansing, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Lansing, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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