East Lansing, MI

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2019 Population

48,729

0.734% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

21.4

0.469% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

41%

0.68% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$39,867

3.55% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$192,800

3.27% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

23,385

3.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, East Lansing, MI had a population of 48.7k people with a median age of 21.4 and a median household income of $39,867. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of East Lansing, MI grew from 48,374 to 48,729, a 0.734% increase and its median household income grew from $38,502 to $39,867, a 3.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Lansing, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), White (Hispanic) (3.64%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%). 0% of the households in East Lansing, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

88.8% of the residents in East Lansing, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Lansing, MI are Michigan State University (13,443 degrees awarded in 2020) and Douglas J Aveda Institute (689 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in East Lansing, MI was $192,800, and the homeownership rate was 35.6%. Most people in East Lansing, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in East Lansing, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

East Lansing, MI is home to a population of 48.7k people, from which 88.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 14.4% of East Lansing, MI residents were born outside of the country (7k people).

In 2019, there were 5.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.2k people) in East Lansing, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Lansing, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.2k ± 692
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.08k ± 499
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 398

5.05%

Hispanic Population

2.46k people

5.05% of the people in East Lansing, MI are hispanic (2.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Lansing, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7k people

15.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

As of 2019, 14.4% of East Lansing, MI residents (7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Lansing, MI was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Lansing, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in East Lansing, MI was 21.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 21, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 24. But people in East Lansing, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all East Lansing, MI residents was 21.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

88.8%

2019 Citizenship

88.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 88.8% of East Lansing, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in East Lansing, MI was 88.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Lansing, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
229 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
127 ± 79
World War II
103 ± 74

East Lansing, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in East Lansing, MI is $39,867. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in East Lansing, MI was Census Tract 111.04 with a value of $69,941, followed by Census Tract 38.01 and Census Tract 31.03, with respective values of $68,694 and $59,550.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of East Lansing, MI employs 23.4k people. The largest industries in East Lansing, MI are Educational Services (8,719 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,310 people), and Retail Trade (2,098 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,688), Public Administration ($60,938), and Finance & Insurance ($37,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,867

2019 value

± $3,181

3.55%

1 Year Growth

± 13.3%

Households in East Lansing, MI have a median annual income of $39,867, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,502 in 2018, which represents a 3.55% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in East Lansing, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Lansing, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111.04
Census Tract 38.01
Census Tract 31.03

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Lansing, MI was Census Tract 111.04 with a value of $69,941, followed by Census Tract 38.01 and Census Tract 31.03, with respective values of $68,694 and $59,550.

The following map shows all of the places in East Lansing, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Lansing, MI (13.3k out of 32.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,990 ± 756
Asian
1,869 ± 314
Black
953 ± 274

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Lansing, MI is White, followed by Asian and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

23.4k

2019 Value

± 953

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in East Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 22.5k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Lansing, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,906 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,885 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,660 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Lansing, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of East Lansing, MI, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,906 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,885 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,660 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.75 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.71 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.97 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($86,250), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($55,919), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($48,516).

Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2019 Value

± 953

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in East Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 22.5k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Lansing, MI, are Educational Services (8,719 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,310 people), and Retail Trade (2,098 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Lansing, MI, though some of these residents may live in East Lansing, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in East Lansing, MI, by number of employees, are Educational Services (8,719 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,310 people), and Retail Trade (2,098 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of Educational Services (4.02 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.88 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.79 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($74,688), Public Administration ($60,938), and Finance & Insurance ($37,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for East Lansing, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Michigan

50.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in East Lansing, MI awarded 14,132 degrees. The student population of East Lansing, MI is skewed towards women, with 23,589 male students and 26,909 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Lansing, MI are White (9,684 and 77.4%), followed by Black or African American (893 and 7.14%), Asian (689 and 5.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (621 and 4.96%).

The largest universities in East Lansing, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan State University (13,443 and 95.1%) and Douglas J Aveda Institute (689 and 4.88%).

The most popular majors in East Lansing, MI are Advertising (524 and 3.71%), Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (480 and 3.4%), and General Psychology (420 and 2.97%).

The median tuition cost in East Lansing, MI for a public four year colleges is $15,555 for in-state students and $40,384 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
386 degree-majorss awarded
Advertising
517 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
412 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Lansing, MI was Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management with 386 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in East Lansing, MI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Michigan State University
13,443 degrees awarded
Douglas J Aveda Institute
689 degrees awarded

$15,555

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the East Lansing, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan State University with 13,443 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

6,210

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,922

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 6,210 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Lansing, MI, which is 0.784 times less than the 7,922 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in East Lansing, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
9,684 degrees awarded
Black or African American
893 degrees awarded
Asian
689 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in East Lansing, MI was White students. These 9,684 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 893 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Lansing, MI was $192,800 in 2019, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $186,700 to $192,800, a 3.27% increase. The homeownership rate in East Lansing, MI is 35.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in East Lansing, MI have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Lansing, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$192,800

2019 Median

± $6,322

$186,700

2018 Median

± $5,573

In 2019, the median property value in East Lansing, MI grew to to $192,800 from the previous year's value of $186,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in East Lansing, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Lansing, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,867

Median Household Income

± $3,181

13.5k

Number of Households

± 674

In 2019, the median household income of the 13.5k households in East Lansing, MI grew to $39,867 from the previous year's value of $38,502.

The following chart displays the households in East Lansing, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in East Lansing, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Lansing, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

35.6%

2019 Homeownership

35.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 35.6% of the housing units in East Lansing, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 35.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Lansing, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Lansing, MI have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in East Lansing, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Lansing, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (53.7%)
Walked (18.8%)
Public Transit (8.69%)

In 2019, 53.7% of workers in East Lansing, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (18.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Lansing, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Lansing, MI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.1% of the population of East Lansing, MI has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 6.43% on Medicaid, 5.25% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 0.309% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see 960 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (942 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1335 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Ingham County, MI.

960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ingham County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see an average of 960 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (942 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ingham County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.85%

Uninsured

65%

Employer Coverage

6.43%

Medicaid

5.25%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

0.309%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Lansing, MI grew by 0.324% from 4.84% to 4.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Lansing, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.