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Lansing

Michigan · 112,644 residents · 39.185 sq mi
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Lansing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,233. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $87,700. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,644
−5%since 2000
from 119,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,875 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K116K120K124K129K1990201020202024Lansing
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,233
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,724
+32%since 2000
from $17,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(57,838)
Black22.5%(25,376)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(15,467)
Asian4.2%(4,732)
Other6.4%(7,257)
Diversity Score81.1%(91,331)
Diversity Score
81
+23%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, Michigan?

Lansing, Michigan has about 112,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lansing, Michigan?

The typical household in Lansing, Michigan earns about $44,233 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, Michigan?

About 26.3% 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 22.7% of people in Lansing, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansing, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansing, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14,677 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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