Lansing, MI

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2019 Population

117,159

0.394% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

32.6

0.617% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

24.6%

5.61% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$41,674

3.35% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$83,500

4.38% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

57,251

2.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Lansing, MI had a population of 117k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $41,674. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lansing, MI grew from 116,699 to 117,159, a 0.394% increase and its median household income grew from $40,325 to $41,674, a 3.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lansing, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%). 0% of the households in Lansing, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.9% of the residents in Lansing, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lansing, MI are Lansing Community College (2,440 degrees awarded in 2019), Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing (496 degrees), and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (303 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lansing, MI was $83,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.6%. Most people in Lansing, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lansing, MI was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Michigan State Capitol Rotunda, Lansing, MI

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Diversity

Lansing, MI is home to a population of 117k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 10% of Lansing, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2019, there were 2.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.4k people) in Lansing, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.09k 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)
63.4k ± 1.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26k ± 1.24k
White (Hispanic)
8.09k ± 909

12.4%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

12.4% of the people in Lansing, MI are hispanic (14.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

8.19%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.56k people

As of 2019, 10% of Lansing, MI residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lansing, MI was 8.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lansing, MI was 32.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in Lansing, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Lansing, MI residents was 32.

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

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

95%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.9% of Lansing, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lansing, MI was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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
1,887 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,121 ± 260
Gulf War (1990s)
647 ± 140

Lansing, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 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 $41,674. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 50.01 with a value of $95,925, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 102.04, with respective values of $87,458 and $87,330.

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 Lansing, MI employs 57.3k people. The largest industries in Lansing, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,445 people), Retail Trade (6,911 people), and Educational Services (6,394 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($55,808), Utilities ($50,294), and Finance & Insurance ($43,076).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,674

2019 value

± $967

3.35%

1 Year Growth

± 2.96%

Households in Lansing, MI have a median annual income of $41,674, 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 $40,325 in 2018, which represents a 3.35% 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 Gender 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 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

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 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 50.01
Census Tract 203.02
Census Tract 102.04

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 50.01 with a value of $95,925, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 102.04, with respective values of $87,458 and $87,330.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lansing, MI (28.6k out of 116k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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
13,943 ± 781
Black
8,751 ± 791
Two Or More
3,991 ± 512

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

57.3k

2019 Value

± 1,724

2.52%

1 Year growth

± 4.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 2.52%, from 55.8k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lansing, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,220 people), Production Occupations (5,084 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,057 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 (7,220 people), Production Occupations (5,084 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,057 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lansing, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.96 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.57 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.42 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($68,542), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,237), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($57,200).

Industries

Employment by Industries

57.3k

2019 Value

± 1,724

2.52%

1 Year growth

± 4.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 2.52%, from 55.8k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lansing, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,445 people), Retail Trade (6,911 people), and Educational Services (6,394 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 (7,445 people), Retail Trade (6,911 people), and Educational Services (6,394 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 (1.24 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lansing, MI, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($55,808), Utilities ($50,294), and Finance & Insurance ($43,076).

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 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T 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
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

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

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 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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Lansing, MI awarded 3,239 degrees. The student population of Lansing, MI is skewed towards women, with 5,867 male students and 7,306 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lansing, MI are White (2,240 and 70%), followed by Black or African American (364 and 11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (214 and 6.69%), and Asian (125 and 3.91%).

The largest universities in Lansing, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lansing Community College (2,440 and 75.3%), Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing (496 and 15.3%), and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (303 and 9.35%).

The most popular majors in Lansing, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (664 and 20.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (415 and 12.8%), and Law (283 and 8.74%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
44 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
546 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
157 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lansing, MI was General Psychology with 44 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
2,440 degrees awarded
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
496 degrees awarded
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
303 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Lansing, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lansing Community College with 2,440 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,169

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,070

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,169 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lansing, MI, which is 0.565 times less than the 2,070 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,240 degrees awarded
Black or African American
364 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
214 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lansing, MI was White students. These 2,240 degrees mean that there were 6.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 364 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lansing, MI was $83,500 in 2019, which is 0.347 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $80,000 to $83,500, a 4.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Lansing, MI is 50.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lansing, MI have an average commute time of 19.1 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

$83,500

2019 Median

± $1,564

$80,000

2018 Median

± $1,833

In 2019, the median property value in Lansing, MI grew to to $83,500 from the previous year's value of $80,000.

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.

$41,674

Median Household Income

± $967

49k

Number of Households

± 1,460

In 2019, the median household income of the 49k households in Lansing, MI grew to $41,674 from the previous year's value of $40,325.

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

50.6%

2019 Homeownership

50.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50.6% 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 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lansing, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lansing, MI have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% 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 2019

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Public Transit (4.3%)

In 2019, 76.7% of workers in Lansing, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.3%).

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

92.8% of the population of Lansing, MI has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 30.3% on Medicaid, 9.12% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.878% 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

7.25%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

30.3%

Medicaid

9.12%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.878%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lansing, MI declined by 8.24% from 7.9% to 7.25%.

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.