Lansing, MI

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2020 Population

117,488

0.281% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

32.7

0.307% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22.7%

7.85% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$44,233

6.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$87,700

5.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

56,661

1.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Lansing, MI had a population of 117k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $44,233. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lansing, MI grew from 117,159 to 117,488, a 0.281% increase and its median household income grew from $41,674 to $44,233, a 6.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lansing, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%).

None of the households in Lansing, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Lansing, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lansing, MI are Lansing Community College (2,452 degrees awarded in 2020), Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (339 degrees), and Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing (309 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lansing, MI was $87,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%. Most people in Lansing, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lansing, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Lansing, MI is home to a population of 117k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.96% of Lansing, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2020, there were 2.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.9k people) in Lansing, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lansing, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.9k ± 1.46k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.3k ± 1.44k
White (Hispanic)
8.65k ± 859

13%

Hispanic Population

15.3k people

13% of the people in Lansing, MI are hispanic (15.3k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

10%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

As of 2020, 9.96% of Lansing, MI residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lansing, MI was 10%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in Lansing, MI was 32.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Lansing, MI are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Lansing, MI residents was 33.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.2% of Lansing, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lansing, MI was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,799 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,177 ± 299
Gulf War (1990s)
805 ± 243

Lansing, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 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 Lansing, MI is $44,233. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 102.04 with a value of $98,566, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 33.02, with respective values of $92,616 and $64,719.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lansing, MI employs 56.7k people. The largest industries in Lansing, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,942 people), Retail Trade (6,657 people), and Manufacturing (6,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($54,840), Utilities ($50,777), and Information ($47,656).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,233

2020 value

± $1,526

6.14%

1 Year Growth

± 3.92%

Households in Lansing, MI have a median annual income of $44,233, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,674 in 2019, which represents a 6.14% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in 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.

$69,218

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,189

$50,905

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $910

In 2020, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.36 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

Alaska Native
$69,861 ± $68,251
Asian
$69,086 ± $4,593
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,704 ± $73,265

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian 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 Lansing, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 102.04
Census Tract 203.02
Census Tract 33.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 102.04 with a value of $98,566, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 33.02, with respective values of $92,616 and $64,719.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lansing, MI (26.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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
12,936 ± 859
Black
7,649 ± 782
Two Or More
3,943 ± 590

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

56.7k

2020 Value

± 1,960

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 4.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lansing, MI declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 57.3k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lansing, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,084 people), Production Occupations (4,809 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,723 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lansing, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lansing, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,084 people), Production Occupations (4,809 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,723 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.8 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.52 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.51 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($71,136), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($61,509), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($61,188).

Industries

Employment by Industries

56.7k

2020 Value

± 1,960

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 4.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lansing, MI declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 57.3k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lansing, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,942 people), Retail Trade (6,657 people), and Manufacturing (6,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lansing, MI, though some of these residents may live in 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 Lansing, MI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,942 people), Retail Trade (6,657 people), and Manufacturing (6,028 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.47 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.29 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($54,840), Utilities ($50,777), and Information ($47,656).

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 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 Lansing, MI awarded 3,100 degrees. The student population of Lansing, MI is skewed towards women, with 4,858 male students and 6,708 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lansing, MI are White (2,217 and 72.1%), followed by Black or African American (278 and 9.05%), Hispanic or Latino (212 and 6.9%), and Two or More Races (145 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Lansing, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lansing Community College (2,452 and 79.1%), Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (339 and 10.9%), and Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing (309 and 9.97%).

The most popular majors in Lansing, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (625 and 20.2%), Law (319 and 10.3%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (215 and 6.94%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
529 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
159 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lansing, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lansing Community College
2,452 degrees awarded
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
339 degrees awarded
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
309 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Lansing, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lansing Community College with 2,452 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,312

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,788

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,312 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lansing, MI, which is 0.734 times less than the 1,788 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,217 degrees awarded
Black or African American
278 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
212 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lansing, MI was White students. These 2,217 degrees mean that there were 7.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 278 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lansing, MI was $87,700 in 2020, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $83,500 to $87,700, a 5.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Lansing, MI is 51.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Lansing, MI have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lansing, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$87,700

2020 Median

± $2,373

$83,500

2019 Median

± $1,564

In 2020, the median property value in Lansing, MI grew to to $87,700 from the previous year's value of $83,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in 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 Lansing, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$44,233

Median Household Income

± $1,526

49.5k

Number of Households

± 1,654

In 2020, the median household income of the 49.5k households in Lansing, MI grew to $44,233 from the previous year's value of $41,674.

The following chart displays the households in 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

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lansing, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lansing, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

2020 Homeownership

50.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 51.5% of the housing units in Lansing, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lansing, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lansing, MI have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Lansing, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (4.75%)

In 2020, 74.7% of workers in Lansing, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (4.75%).

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

Health

92.9% of the population of Lansing, MI has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 30.8% on Medicaid, 9.67% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.843% 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

7.06%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

30.8%

Medicaid

9.67%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.843%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lansing, MI declined by 2.62% from 7.25% to 7.06%.

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