Lansing, MI

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2023 Population

112,546

0.389% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.5

1.82% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19.9%

0.315% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,170

2.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$119,400

6.42% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

56,217

0.849% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lansing, MI had a population of 113k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $52,170. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lansing, MI declined from 112,986 to 112,546, a −0.389% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,747 to $52,170, a 2.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lansing, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), and White (Hispanic) (4.82%).

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.

93.7% of the residents in Lansing, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lansing, MI are Lansing Community College (170657) (2,226 degrees awarded in 2022) and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (296 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lansing, MI was $119,400, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

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.

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

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Population & Diversity

Lansing, MI is home to a population of 113k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.95% of Lansing, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2023, there were 2.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.7k people) in Lansing, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

94.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.7% of Lansing, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lansing, MI was 94.1%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lansing, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.7k ± 1.34k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.5k ± 1.31k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.82k ± 1.03k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

14.5k people

12.9% of the people in Lansing, MI are hispanic (14.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

9.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

9.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2023, 9.95% of Lansing, MI residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lansing, MI was 9.48%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,166 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,045 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
797 ± 229

Lansing, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lansing, MI employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Lansing, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,520 people), Educational Services (6,701 people), and Retail Trade (6,210 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($61,131), Utilities ($59,659), and Finance & Insurance ($54,899).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

56.2k

2023 Value

± 1,971

0.849%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 0.849%, from 55.7k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lansing, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,294 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,473 people), and Production Occupations (4,454 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lansing, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.2k

2023 Value

± 1,971

0.849%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lansing, MI grew at a rate of 0.849%, from 55.7k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lansing, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,520 people), Educational Services (6,701 people), and Retail Trade (6,210 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,774

Median earning men ± $2,310

$35,207

Median earning women ± $1,797

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,836), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,186), and Information ($52,338).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,764), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,016), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,229).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 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 2022, universities in Lansing, MI awarded 2,522 degrees. The student population of Lansing, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,401 male students and 5,736 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lansing, MI are White (1,695 and 67.8%), followed by Black or African American (271 and 10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (180 and 7.2%), and Two or More Races (128 and 5.12%).

The largest universities in Lansing, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lansing Community College (170657) (2,226 and 88.3%) and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (296 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in Lansing, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (478 and 19%), Law (278 and 11%), and Registered Nursing (156 and 6.19%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 10,137 students enrolled in Lansing, MI, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,988 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
44 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
415 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
156 degrees awarded

In 2022, 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lansing Community College (170657)
2,226 degrees awarded
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
296 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lansing Community College (170657) with 2,226 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 981 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lansing, MI, which is 0.637 times less than the 1,541 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,695 degrees mean that there were 6.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 271 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lansing, MI was $119,400 in 2023, which is 0.394 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $112,200 to $119,400, a 6.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Lansing, MI is 53.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

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.

Median household income in Lansing, MI is $52,170. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 102.04 with a value of $119,118, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 33.02, with respective values of $116,176 and $81,917.

Housing

Property

$119,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,998

$27,565

Median Property Taxes

±$1,232

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lansing, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.9%

Homeownership

2023

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.9% of the housing units in Lansing, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lansing, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

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 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lansing, MI was Census Tract 102.04 with a value of $119,118, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 33.02, with respective values of $116,176 and $81,917.

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

Household Income

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

$52,170

Median Household Income

± $1,827

51.1k

Number of Households

± 1,895

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.1k households in Lansing, MI grew to $52,170 from the previous year's value of $50,747.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.3%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (11.5%)

In 2023, 67.3% of workers in Lansing, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (11.5%).

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.

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 (26.6 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lansing, MI (22.2k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

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.

Health

93.8% of the population of Lansing, MI has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.639% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see 873 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year (952 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1257 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 212 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

873 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ingham County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see an average of 873 patients per year. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year (952 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 29.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.2%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

28.3%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.639%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lansing, MI declined by 3.38% from 6.42% to 6.2%.

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.

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