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South Lansing

New York · 1,496 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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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

Total population
1,496
+21%since 2023
from 1,233 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
542 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 447 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−24%since 2023
from 40.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8511K1K1K2K20202024South Lansing
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,658
−11%since 2023
from $49,965 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+18%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $361,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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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)
Diversity Score19.1%(235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,282)
Black5.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(44)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other5.4%(81)
Diversity Score32.4%(484)
Diversity Score
32
+70%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+11%since 2023
from 17.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Female
60.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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