East Lansing, MI

Census Place

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Population

48,374

0.193% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

Median Age

21.3

Poverty Rate

41.3%

Median Household Income

$38,502

2.86% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$186,700

3.09% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

22,493

2.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, East Lansing, MI had a population of 48.4k people with a median age of 21.3 and a median household income of $38,502. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of East Lansing, MI grew from 48,281 to 48,374, a 0.193% increase and its median household income grew from $37,433 to $38,502, a 2.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Lansing, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.52%), White (Hispanic) (3.55%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%). NaNk% of the people in East Lansing, MI speak a non-English language, and 88.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Lansing, MI are Michigan State University (13,044 degrees awarded in 2017), Douglas J Aveda Institute (613 degrees), and Michigan State University-College of Law (281 degrees).

The median property value in East Lansing, MI is $186,700, and the homeownership rate is 35.1%. Most people in East Lansing, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15 minutes. The average car ownership in East Lansing, MI is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Impact on Employment

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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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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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ingham County, MI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.5%), followed by Other (6.22%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% 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 Ingham County, MI.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (60.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33.5%)
Republican Party
Other (6.22%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.5%), followed by Other (6.22%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Ingham County, MI

60.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% 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.

Diversity

East Lansing, MI is home to a population of 48.4k people, from which 88.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 15.5% of East Lansing, MI residents were born outside of the country (7.49k people).

In 2018, there were 5.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.5k people) in East Lansing, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.16k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.64k 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)
34.5k ± 773
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.16k ± 472
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.64k ± 503

4.79%

Hispanic Population

2.32k people

4.79% of the people in East Lansing, MI are hispanic (2.32k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

15.5%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

As of 2018, 15.5% of East Lansing, MI residents (7.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, 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

± 1.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in East Lansing, MI was 21.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 21, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 24. But people in East Lansing, MI are getting staying the same age. In 2017, 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
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

Citizenship

88.2%

2018 Citizenship

88.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 88.2% of East Lansing, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in East Lansing, MI was 88.1%, 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
238 ± 79
World War II
140 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
110 ± 61

East Lansing, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in East Lansing, MI is $38,502. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in East Lansing, MI was Census Tract 111.04 with a value of $67,882, followed by Census Tract 38.01 and Census Tract 101.04, with respective values of $62,721 and $60,980.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of East Lansing, MI employs 22.5k people. The largest industries in East Lansing, MI are Educational Services (8,428 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,405 people), and Retail Trade (1,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($58,952), Finance & Insurance ($39,775), and Utilities ($31,607).

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,502

2018 value

± $4,306

2.86%

1 Year Growth

± 14.8%

Households in East Lansing, MI have a median annual income of $38,502, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,433 in 2017, which represents a 2.86% 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 Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,869

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 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.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.477

2016 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111.04
Census Tract 38.01
Census Tract 101.04

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Lansing, MI was Census Tract 111.04 with a value of $67,882, followed by Census Tract 38.01 and Census Tract 101.04, with respective values of $62,721 and $60,980.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

41.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Lansing, MI (13.3k out of 32.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 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
9,698 ± 718
Asian
2,100 ± 334
Black
1,075 ± 383

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

22.5k

2018 Value

± 969

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 6.05%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in East Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 22k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Lansing, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,851 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,889 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,849 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 (3,851 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,889 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,849 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.06 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.84 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($57,656), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($56,571), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($49,471).

Industries

Employment by Industries

22.5k

2018 Value

± 969

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 6.05%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in East Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 22k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Lansing, MI, are Educational Services (8,428 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,405 people), and Retail Trade (1,967 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 (8,428 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,405 people), and Retail Trade (1,967 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of Educational Services (4.05 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (2 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.98 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($58,952), Finance & Insurance ($39,775), and Utilities ($31,607).

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 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$448B

2015 Value in Michigan

$623B

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

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
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in East Lansing, MI awarded 13,938 degrees. The student population of East Lansing, MI is skewed towards women, with 24,617 male students and 27,027 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Lansing, MI are White (9,581 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (798 and 6.64%), Asian (582 and 4.85%), and Hispanic or Latino (478 and 3.98%).

The largest universities in East Lansing, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan State University (13,044 and 93.6%), Douglas J Aveda Institute (613 and 4.4%), and Michigan State University-College of Law (281 and 2.02%).

The most popular majors in East Lansing, MI are Advertising (506 and 3.63%), General Economics (493 and 3.54%), and Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (425 and 3.05%).

The median tuition costs in East Lansing, MI are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $15,375 and $40,024 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
460 degree-majorss awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
401 degree-majorss awarded
Advertising
495 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Lansing, MI was General Economics with 460 degree-majorss 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
13,044 degrees awarded
Douglas J Aveda Institute
613 degrees awarded
Michigan State University-College of Law
281 degrees awarded

$15,375

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the East Lansing, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan State University with 13,044 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

6,201

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,737

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 6,201 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Lansing, MI, which is 0.801 times less than the 7,737 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
9,581 degrees awarded
Black or African American
798 degrees awarded
Asian
582 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in East Lansing, MI were to White students. These 9,581 degrees mean that there were 12 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 798 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Lansing, MI was $186,700 in 2018, which is 0.813 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $181,100 to $186,700, a 3.09% increase. The homeownership rate in East Lansing, MI is 35.1%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in East Lansing, MI have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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

$186,700

2018 Median

± $5,573

$181,100

2017 Median

± $4,872

In 2018, the median property value in East Lansing, MI grew to to $186,700 from the previous year's value of $181,100.

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 N/A range.

Household Income

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

$38,502

Median Household Income

± $4,306

13.5k

Number of Households

± 637

In 2018, the median household income of the 13.5k households in East Lansing, MI grew to $38,502 from the previous year's value of $37,433.

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

35.1%

2018 Homeownership

33.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 35.1% of the housing units in East Lansing, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Lansing, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Lansing, MI have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0.962% 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 Method of Travel

Drove Alone
52.7%
Walked
19.4%
Bicycle
8.72%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in East Lansing, MI was Drove Alone (52.7%), followed by those who Walked (19.4%) and those who Bicycle (8.72%).

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 1 car.

Health

95.2% of the population of East Lansing, MI has health coverage, with 65.9% on employee plans, 5.77% on Medicaid, 5.26% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 0.274% 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 944 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.212% increase from the previous year (942 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1372 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 292 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

944 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ingham County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see an average of 944 patients per year. This represents a 0.212% 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

4.84%

Uninsured

65.9%

Employer Coverage

5.77%

Medicaid

5.26%

Medicare

18%

Non-Group

0.274%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Lansing, MI declined by 4.99% from 5.09% to 4.84%.

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.