Lansing, NC

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Population

235

12.4% growth

Median Age

32.1


Median Household Income

$28,750

21.1% growth

Poverty Rate

45.3%


Number of Employees

93

27.4% growth

Median Property Value

$85,000

10.5% decline

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About

In 2017, Lansing, NC had a population of 235 people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $28,750. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Lansing, NC grew from 209 to 235, a 12.4% increase and its median household income grew from $23,750 to $28,750, a 21.1% increase.

The population of Lansing, NC is 97% White Alone, 1.7% Black or African American Alone, and 0.851% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Lansing, NC speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Lansing, NC is $85,000, and the homeownership rate is 52.1%. Most people in Lansing, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lansing, NC is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesNorth CarolinaAshe County, NCWatauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

Economy

The economy of Lansing, NC employs 93 people. The largest industries in Lansing, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (31 people), Accommodation & Food Services (25 people), and Manufacturing (21 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($22,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($20,750), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($20,750).

Median household income in Lansing, NC is $28,750. Males in Lansing, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Lansing, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$28,750

2017 value

± $14,383

21.1%

1 Year Growth

± 61.1%

Households in Lansing, NC have a median annual income of $28,750, 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 $23,750 in 2016, which represents a 21.1% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lansing, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9702

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lansing, NC was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $35,561, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

45.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lansing, NC (101 out of 223 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 12 - 14.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    94 ± 53

  2. Black

    4 ± 58

  3. Two Or More

    3 ± 58

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lansing, NC 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

93

2017 Value

± 80

27.4%

1 Year growth

± 106%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lansing, NC grew at a rate of 27.4%, from 73 employees to 93 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lansing, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (17 people), Production Occupations (17 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lansing, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lansing, NC, by number of employees, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (17 people), Production Occupations (17 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (13 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lansing, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (5.84 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (3.15 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3.13 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lansing, NC, by median earnings, are Management, Business, Science, & Arts Occupations ($22,250), Production, Transportation, & Material Moving Occupations ($21,750), and Production Occupations ($21,250).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

93

2017 Value

± 80

27.4%

1 Year growth

± 106%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lansing, NC grew at a rate of 27.4%, from 73 employees to 93 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lansing, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31 people), Accommodation & Food Services (25 people), and Manufacturing (21 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lansing, NC, though some of these residents may live in Lansing, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Lansing, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31 people), Accommodation & Food Services (25 people), and Manufacturing (21 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lansing, NC has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (3.53 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (2.41 times), and Manufacturing (2.23 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lansing, NC, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($22,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($20,750), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($20,750).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% to $632B by 2045.

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

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Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

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

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Health

78.7% of the population of Lansing, NC has health coverage, with 24.3% on employee plans, 37.9% on Medicaid, 8.51% on Medicare, 8.09% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Lansing, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Lansing, NC see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

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Health Care Coverage

21.3%

Uninsured

24.3%

Employer Coverage

37.9%

Medicaid

8.51%

Medicare

8.09%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lansing, NC grew by 11.2% from 19.1% to 21.3%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Lansing, NC is home to a population of 235 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2017, 0% of Lansing, NC residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Lansing, NC is composed of 228 White Alone residents (97%), 4 Black or African American Alone residents (1.7%), 2 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.851%), 1 Two or More Races residents (0.426%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

N/A

Median Native-Born Age

± N/A

N/A

Median Foreign-Born Age

± N/A

In 2017, the median age of all people in Lansing, NC was 32.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of N/A, were generally N/A than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of N/A. But people in Lansing, NC are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Lansing, NC residents was 34.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

100%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 100% of Lansing, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Lansing, NC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    228 ± 138

  2. Black or African American Alone

    4 ± 7

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    2 ± 32

In 2017, there were 57 times more White Alone residents (228 people) in Lansing, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4 Black or African American Alone and 2 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Lansing, NC as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    2 ± 18

  2. Korea

    2 ± 3

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1 ± 13

Lansing, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lansing, NC was $85,000 in 2017, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $95,000 to $85,000, a 10.5% decrease. The homeownership rate in Lansing, NC is 52.1%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lansing, NC have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lansing, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$85,000

2017 Median

± $58,613

$95,000

2016 Median

± $57,083

In 2017, the median property value in Lansing, NC declined from to $85,000 from the previous year's value of $95,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lansing, NC 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, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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

$28,750

Median Household Income

± $14,383

73

Number of Households

± 38

In 2017, the median household income of the 73 households in Lansing, NC grew to $28,750 from the previous year's value of $23,750.

The following chart displays the households in Lansing, NC 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.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lansing, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lansing, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

52.1%

2017 Homeownership

55.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 52.1% of the housing units in Lansing, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.1%.

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

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Commute Time

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lansing, NC have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lansing, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    62.9%

  2. Carpooled

    21.3%

  3. Worked At Home

    13.5%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Lansing, NC was Drove Alone (62.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (21.3%) and those who Worked At Home (13.5%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lansing, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lansing, NC have 2 cars, followed by 4 cars.

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