CITY
South Lansing
New York · 1,496 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 21% since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $350,400. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(91)
5 to 94.6%(69)
10 to 142.5%(38)
15 to 1918.7%(280)
20 to 2415.3%(229)
25 to 348.2%(123)
35 to 446.1%(91)
45 to 5415%(224)
55 to 647.8%(116)
65 to 7412.2%(182)
75 to 842.5%(38)
85 and over1%(15)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.2%
Public administration3.8%
Information3.5%
Retail trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$350,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $361,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,133)
Black4.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,282)
Black5.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(44)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other5.4%(81)
32
+70%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.9%(44)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(6)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41%(215)
Married55.2%(290)
Widowed3.8%(20)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married47.6%(368)
Married40.5%(313)
Widowed6.7%(52)
Divorced5.2%(40)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Lansing, New York?
South Lansing, New York has about 1,496 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is South Lansing, New York expensive?
In South Lansing, New York, the median home is worth about $350,400.
How educated are people in South Lansing, New York?
About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Lansing, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Lansing, New York?
About 19.6% of people in South Lansing, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024