Census tract · Ingham County
Census Tract 43.01, Ingham County, Michigan
Census Tract 43.01, GEOID 26065004301, in Ingham County, Michigan, mostly within East Lansing (73% of its census blocks). 4,468 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±584); the 2020 Census counted 4,505.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,468
±584 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,505
Median household income
$59,750
±$18,056 (90% margin)
Ingham County: $65,526
Median home value
$239,100
±$12,216 (90% margin)
Ingham County: $198,800
Median gross rent
$1,410
±$273 (90% margin)
Ingham County: $1,084
Where is Census Tract 43.01?
Census Tract 43.01 is one of 84 census tracts in Ingham County, Michigan. It covers 0.98 square miles of land, 4,583 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26065004301, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| East Lansing | 73% |
| Meridian Charter Township | 27% |
| Okemos | 21% |
| Haslett | 6% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 43.01: Tract 39.02 ($53,988), Tract 41, Tract 43.02 ($16,936) and Tract 46 ($120,152). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 43.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 43.01's population at 4,468 (±584) in 1,639 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,505 residents and 2,018 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 43.01 | East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,468 ±584 | 45,758 |
| Households | 1,639 ±144 | 13,850 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.25 | 2.18 |
| Housing units | 1,815 ±158 | 15,638 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 43.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 43.01 is 26.7 years old; 14.6% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.8%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 43.01 | East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.7 ±6.0 | 21.3 |
| Under 18 years | 14.6% ±4.6 pts | 9.2% |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±4.1 pts | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.8% ±6.1 pts | 6.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.4% ±7.9 pts | 71.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.5% ±6.0 pts | 7.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 8.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±4.3 pts | 11.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5% ±5.4 pts | 15.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±8.1 pts | 11.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.6 pts | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.0% ±10.3 pts | 66.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8% ±8.9 pts | 39.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 67.0% ±7.3 pts | 59.5% |
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 Census Tract 43.01 earn?
Half of the 1,639 households in Census Tract 43.01 earn less than $59,750 a year (±$18,056), against $65,526 across Ingham County: 40th highest of the county's 73 tracts with a reliable estimate. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 43.01 | East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,750 ±$18,056 | $45,687 |
| Mean household income | $93,240 ±$14,630 | $87,364 |
| Per capita income | $35,642 ±$6,207 | $30,335 |
| People below the poverty line | 36.8% ±8.7 pts | 33.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3% ±27.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7% ±4.8 pts | 5.0% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% ±1.1 pts | 99.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±4.0 pts | 88.5% |
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 Census Tract 43.01?
Owners occupy 55.9% of Census Tract 43.01's occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,100 by its owner (±$12,216). The median renter pays $1,410 a month including utilities, and 74.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 43.01 | East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,100 ±$12,216 | $270,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,410 ±$273 | $1,171 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 74.6% ±10.9 pts | 66.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,698 ±$298 | $1,940 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.9% ±7.3 pts | 38.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.1% ±7.3 pts | 61.5% |
| Housing units | 1,815 ±158 | 15,638 |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3% ±6.7 pts | 36.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 9.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±5.0 pts | 13.2% |
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 do people in Census Tract 43.01 get to work?
65.9% of Census Tract 43.01's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 43.01 | East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±6.8 pts | 54.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9% ±11.5 pts | 47.7% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% |
| Walked | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 16.6% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±12.4 pts | 21.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min ±2.5 | 16.2 min |
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
How does Census Tract 43.01 compare with the other tracts in Ingham County?
Among Ingham County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 43.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Ingham County | In East Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 82 | 2nd of 19 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 84 | 11th of 19 |
| Median household income | 40th of 73 | 5th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 38th of 82 | 6th of 19 |
| Median home value | 26th of 73 | 9th of 11 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 75 | 3rd of 13 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 60 | 5th of 12 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 78 | 11th of 15 |
| Median age | 69th of 82 | 7th of 19 |
| Owner-occupied share | 46th of 72 | 5th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Ingham County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 51 | 37th | $60,377±$16,507 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 31.03 | 38th | $60,044±$9,887 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 45 | 39th | $59,964±$7,952 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 43.01 | 40th | $59,750±$18,056 |
| Tract 47 | 41st | $59,432±$19,774 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 27 | 42nd | $59,256±$10,876 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 48.01 | 43rd | $59,155±$10,497 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 43.01?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 43.01 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections