East Lansing, MI Demographics
What is the population of East Lansing?
There are 45,403 residents in East Lansing, with a median age of 21.4. Of this, 49.13% are males and 50.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.49% of the resident pool in East Lansing, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.13%. Additionally, 7.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,466 people in East Lansing currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,403 | -4.3% |
| Male Population | 22,307 | -5.0% |
| Female Population | 23,096 | -3.5% |
Male Population 49.13%
Female Population 50.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 21.4 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 39,724 | -3.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,329 | -4.6% |
| Not Citizen | 3,350 | -12.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.13%
Not Citizen 7.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 709 | -11.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,146 | -14.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,772 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,116 | 15.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,466 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.57%
Moved from Same County 18.02%
Moved from Same State 19.4%
Moved from Different State 4.68%
Same House as Last Year 56.33%
What are the employment statistics in East Lansing?
White-collar workers make up 91.29% of the working population in East Lansing, while blue-collar employees account for 8.71%. There are also 680 entrepreneurs in East Lansing (3.09% of the workforce); 12,269 workers employed in private companies (55.77%); and 5,897 people working in governmental institutions (26.81%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,082 | -5.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,916 | 21.0% |
White Collar 91.29%
Blue Collar 8.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 680 | -7.5% |
| Private Companies | 12,269 | -2.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,897 | -3.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,152 | -6.7% |
Self Employees 3.09%
Private Companies 55.77%
Governmental Workers 26.81%
Not for Profit Companies 14.33%
How many households are there in East Lansing?
There are a total of 13,865 households in East Lansing, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 34.25% of these East Lansing households, while non-family units account for the remaining 65.75%. Additionally, 15.2% of households have children and 84.8% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,865 | -3.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,749 | -5.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,116 | -2.6% |
Family Households 34.25%
Non-Family Households 65.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,108 | -7.9% |
| Households without Children | 11,757 | -3.0% |
Households with Children 15.2%
Households without Children 84.8%
What are the median and average incomes in East Lansing?
The average annual household income in East Lansing is $86,258, while the median household income sits at $44,094 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,630, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,344. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,484 and $84,167, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,258 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44,094 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 19,977 | -3.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East Lansing?
There are 15,745 housing units in East Lansing, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 13,865 occupied housing units in East Lansing, 39.72% are owner-occupied, while 60.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $247,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,153 per month in East Lansing.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,745 | -3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,509 | -7.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 824 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,118 | -7.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,897 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,879 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,551 | -16.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,156 | -3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,668 | 15.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,078 | 25.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 65 | 306.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,865 | -3.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,507 | -1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,358 | -5.5% |
Owner Occupied 39.72%
Renter Occupied 60.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,558 | -3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,949 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $247,500 | 17.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $228,300 | 18.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,153 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 64.61%
Without Mortgage 35.39%
What is the level of education in East Lansing?
Approximately 20.86% of the population in East Lansing holds a high school degree (that's 8,628 residents), while 45.34% have attained a college certificate (2,777 locals) and 16.24% have a bachelor's degree (6,718 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 84 | -50.9% |
| Some High School | 8,628 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 2,777 | -4.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,551 | -10.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,718 | -4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,625 | -7.7% |
No High School 0.2%
Some High School 20.86%
Some College 45.34%
Associate Degree 3.75%
Bachelor's Degree 16.24%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
What is the marital status of East Lansing residents?
A total of 31,614 people in East Lansing have never been married (which represents 74.98% of the total population), while 8,452 of them are wedded (20.04%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 102 (0.24%) and 1,221 (2.9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 31,614 | -3.2% |
| Married | 8,452 | -7.5% |
| Separated | 102 | 22.9% |
| Widowed | 879 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 1,221 | 1,221.0% |
Never Married 74.98%
Married 20.04%
Separated 0.24%
Widowed 2.08%
Divorced 2.9%
What are the most common means of transportation in East Lansing?
The top three means of transportation people in East Lansing use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,469 residents commute by car, 4,050 prefer going to work by walking and 1,224 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,469 | -5.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,224 | -16.1% |
| Bicycle | 938 | -24.7% |
| Motorcycle | 53 | -11.7% |
| TaxiCab | 24 | N/A |
| Walk | 4,050 | 3.5% |
What is the median and average household income in East Lansing by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.