Lansing, MI Demographics
What is the population of Lansing?
There are 112,986 residents in Lansing, with a median age of 32.9. Of this, 49.19% are males and 50.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.49% of the resident pool in Lansing, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.64%. Additionally, 5.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 92,037 people in Lansing currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 112,986 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 55,579 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 57,407 | -1.5% |
Male Population 49.19%
Female Population 50.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.9 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 101,113 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,245 | -15.7% |
| Not Citizen | 6,628 | -5.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.64%
Not Citizen 5.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 297 | -19.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,226 | -13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,067 | -7.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,171 | -10.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 92,037 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 10.04%
Moved from Same State 5.43%
Moved from Different State 1.94%
Same House as Last Year 82.32%
What are the employment statistics in Lansing?
White-collar workers make up 76.52% of the working population in Lansing, while blue-collar employees account for 23.48%. There are also 2,778 entrepreneurs in Lansing (4.98% of the workforce); 35,358 workers employed in private companies (63.43%); and 10,844 people working in governmental institutions (19.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 42,658 | 2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 13,086 | -2.7% |
White Collar 76.52%
Blue Collar 23.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,778 | -3.3% |
| Private Companies | 35,358 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,844 | 10.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,764 | 2.1% |
Self Employees 4.98%
Private Companies 63.43%
Governmental Workers 19.45%
Not for Profit Companies 12.13%
How many households are there in Lansing?
There are a total of 50,137 households in Lansing, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.59% of these Lansing households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.41%. Additionally, 24.54% of households have children and 75.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 50,137 | 2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 24,360 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,777 | 4.3% |
Family Households 48.59%
Non-Family Households 51.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,304 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 37,833 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 24.54%
Households without Children 75.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Lansing?
The average annual household income in Lansing is $62,633, while the median household income sits at $50,747 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,186, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $55,388. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,972 and $49,027, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $62,633 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $50,747 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 88,556 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lansing?
There are 55,082 housing units in Lansing, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 50,137 occupied housing units in Lansing, 53.34% are owner-occupied, while 46.66% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $115,700. In general, housing costs reach $954 per month in Lansing.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 55,082 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,548 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,048 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,170 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,131 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,521 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,521 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,368 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,274 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,422 | 11.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 79 | 119.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 50,137 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,743 | 5.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $23,394 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 53.34%
Renter Occupied 46.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,516 | 4.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,227 | 6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $115,700 | 16.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $104,500 | 18.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $954 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 65.5%
Without Mortgage 34.5%
What is the level of education in Lansing?
Approximately 32.08% of the population in Lansing holds a high school degree (that's 27,990 residents), while 27.55% have attained a college certificate (26,816 locals) and 17.55% have a bachelor's degree (15,315 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,083 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 27,990 | -1.5% |
| Some College | 26,816 | 0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 8,521 | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,315 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,310 | 4.6% |
No High School 3.53%
Some High School 32.08%
Some College 27.55%
Associate Degree 9.76%
Bachelor's Degree 17.55%
Graduate Degree 9.52%
What is the marital status of Lansing residents?
A total of 40,884 people in Lansing have never been married (which represents 44.88% of the total population), while 33,029 of them are wedded (36.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,301 (1.43%) and 13,061 (14.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 40,884 | -0.0% |
| Married | 33,029 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1,301 | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4,122 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 13,061 | 13,061.0% |
Never Married 44.88%
Married 36.26%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 4.52%
Divorced 14.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lansing?
The top three means of transportation people in Lansing use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 44,210 residents commute by car, 1,788 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,225 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 44,210 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,788 | -19.8% |
| Bicycle | 394 | 8.2% |
| Motorcycle | 81 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 229 | -5.4% |
| Walk | 1,225 | -7.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Lansing by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48906 | 25,953 | 10,910 | $57,445.00 | $73,506.00 |
| 48910 | 33,221 | 15,600 | $50,435.00 | $62,714.00 |
| 48911 | 40,755 | 16,582 | $54,792.00 | $66,376.00 |
| 48912 | 16,378 | 7,901 | $50,822.00 | $69,688.00 |
| 48915 | 10,022 | 4,325 | $54,583.00 | $63,354.00 |
| 48917 | 32,379 | 15,451 | $71,370.00 | $86,193.00 |
| 48933 | 3,056 | 1,753 | $35,023.00 | $44,027.00 |
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.