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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lansing

New York · 3,417 residents · 4.61 sq mi
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Lansing has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $166,700. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,417
+4%since 1990
from 3,281 in 1990
1990 – 2025
741 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 712 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+8%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lansing
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,185
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,655 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,047
+54%since 1990
from $18,801 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$166,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$722
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
27.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
72.4% rent
4.4
−25%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(2,643)
Black5.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(87)
Asian13.3%(436)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,493)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(2,255)
Black5.1%(173)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(121)
Asian22.4%(765)
Diversity Score60%(2,049)
60
+32%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 97.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
50.7%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−41%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansing, New York?

Lansing, New York has about 3,417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lansing, New York?

The typical household in Lansing, New York earns about $38,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansing, New York expensive?

In Lansing, New York, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Lansing, New York?

About 74.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lansing, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansing, New York?

About 12.3% of people in Lansing, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansing, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansing, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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