City · Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, city, mostly in Ingham County (95.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Eaton and Clinton counties, Michigan. Lansing had 113,884 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 112,644 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 113,023 (±114). GEOID 2646000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
113,884
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 112,644 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,023 ±114
Median household income
$54,382
±$1,938 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$128,700
±$4,181 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$993
±$24 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Lansing and what county is it in?
Lansing is a city mostly in Ingham County (95.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Eaton and Clinton counties, Michigan. It covers 39.4 square miles of land, 2,861 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lansing is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 107,637 | 95.6% |
| Eaton County | 5,003 | 4.4% |
| Clinton County | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lansing, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 113,884 people lived in Lansing on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 112,644 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 113,023 (±114).
| Measure | Lansing | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,023 ±114 | 283,913 | −4,136 |
| Households | 51,588 ±910 | 117,096 | +2,554 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.04 | 2.27 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 55,943 ±859 | 126,232 | no clear change |
Lansing's population since 2000
From 119,128 in 2000 to 113,884 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lansing as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lansing?
The median resident of Lansing is 33.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.9%. 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lansing | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±0.6 | 33.3 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±0.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±0.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±0.8 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±0.8 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.6% ±1.3 pts | 66.6% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.9% ±1.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±0.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.8% ±1.1 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.3% ±1.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.9% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±0.9 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.2% ±1.4 pts | 41.2% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±0.8 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±1.2 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lansing earn?
Half of Lansing's 51,588 households earn less than $54,382 a year (±$1,938), against $65,526 in Ingham County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,288 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,094 after inflation. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lansing | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,382 ±$1,938 | $65,526 | +$3,094 |
| Mean household income | $66,595 ±$2,181 | $89,065 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,958 ±$1,036 | $37,723 | +$2,374 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% ±1.6 pts | 16.7% | −4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.4% ±4.5 pts | 17.6% | −9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1% ±1.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±0.9 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±1.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lansing?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Lansing's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 by its owner (±$4,181). The median renter pays $993 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lansing | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,700 ±$4,181 | $198,800 | +$25,937 |
| Median gross rent | $993 ±$24 | $1,084 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±2.6 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,195 ±$21 | $1,501 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±2.0 pts | 59.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±2.0 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Housing units | 55,943 ±859 | 126,232 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.9% ±1.6 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.5% ±1.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lansing building?
Builders took permits for 245 new housing units in Lansing in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lansing work and get to work?
66.9% of Lansing's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Lansing | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±1.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9% ±2.0 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±1.5 pts | 17.3% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±0.7 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lansing?
35 census tracts lie mostly in Lansing, and 15 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,435 (Tract 37) to $84,857 (Tract 33.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 70Ingham County | 6,308 | $74,680 |
| Tract 52.01Ingham County | 5,150 | $53,932 |
| Tract 37Ingham County | 4,781 | $34,435 |
| Tract 53.03Ingham County | 4,370 | $45,357 |
| Tract 17.03Ingham County | 4,327 | $70,000 |
| Tract 67Ingham County | 4,248 | $44,614 |
| Tract 36.01Ingham County | 3,858 | $62,941 |
| Tract 68Ingham County | 3,849 | $47,294 |
| Tract 29.02Ingham County | 3,723 | $46,349 |
| Tract 65Ingham County | 3,487 | $56,215 |
| Tract 36.02Ingham County | 3,367 | $50,060 |
| Tract 66Ingham County | 3,284 | $40,955 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lansing) · Census block assignment files
How does Lansing compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lansing is the 278th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Lansing ranks 1,148th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 527th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,148th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,016th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,202nd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 559th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 147th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 401st | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,270th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,306th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 241st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,191st | 1,356 |
Lansing's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Lansing with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lansing?
1 of the 57 figures for Lansing on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lansing are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lansing.