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CITY · 2020 ACS

South Lansing

New York · 1,078 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $289,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,078
+11%vs 2021
vs 970 in 2021
2020 – 2024
390 / sq mi
+11%vs 2021
vs 351 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.2
+5%vs 2021
vs 44.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8511K1K1K2K20202024South Lansing
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,793
−7%vs 2021
vs $46,915 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$289,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $308,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$862
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $825 in 2021
US average: $1,124
63.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.0% in 2021
36.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(922)
Black3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score11.9%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(874)
Black5.5%(59)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(41)
Asian2.9%(31)
Other4.4%(48)
Diversity Score37.9%(409)
38
+218%vs 2021
vs 12 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
19.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+10%vs 2021
vs 13.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.4%
+10.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
39.3%
+7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.1% in 2021
44.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.9% in 2021
10.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lansing, New York?

South Lansing, New York has about 1,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is South Lansing, New York expensive?

In South Lansing, New York, the median home is worth about $289,500, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in South Lansing, New York?

About 30.5% 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 3.8% 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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