East Lansing, Michigan Population 2022
East Lansing is a city located in Ingham County Michigan. East Lansing has a 2020 population of 47,573. East Lansing is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,741 in 2010.
The average household income in East Lansing is $67,288 with a poverty rate of 37.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $969 per month, and the median house value is $194,100. The median age in East Lansing is 21.4 years, 21.3 years for males, and 21.4 years for females.
East Lansing Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Lansingwas:
- White: 76.38%
- Asian: 10.84%
- Black or African American: 7.21%
- Two or more races: 4.75%
- Other race: 0.63%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 534,899 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 536,605 | 1,706 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 537,005 | 400 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 538,089 | 1,084 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 540,028 | 1,939 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 541,271 | 1,243 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 545,146 | 3,875 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 548,380 | 3,234 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 548,674 | 294 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 550,391 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 552,108 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 553,825 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,995 | 76.38% |
| Black or African American | 3,493 | 7.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 5,249 | 10.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 305 | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2,301 | 4.75% |
East Lansing Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,430 | 2.43 | 39.5 |
| Married | 3,866 | 3.04 | 80.2 |
| Male | 339 | 3.25 | 41 |
| Female | 753 | 3.05 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 8,472 | 2.07 | 21 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 1.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 1.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,600 | 10.43% |
| Some College | 2,168 | 14.14% |
| Associates Degree | 572 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,405 | 28.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,239 | 40.68% |
East Lansing Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,773 | 1,709 | 1,333 |
| Hispanic | 691 | 688 | 506 |
| White | 11,377 | 11,163 | 8,012 |
| Black | 1,295 | 1,260 | 743 |
| Other Race | 152 | 152 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 269 | 243 | 137 |
| Native American | 48 | 37 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.18%.
East Lansing Language by Age
East Lansing Language
81.86% of East Lansing residents speak only English, while 18.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.72% of the population.
East Lansing Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
| Native | 58 | 35 | 60.34% |
| Multiple | 1,375 | 614 | 44.65% |
| Asian | 3,546 | 1,533 | 43.23% |
| Black | 2,279 | 920 | 40.37% |
| White | 24,478 | 9,044 | 36.95% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,412 | 343 | 24.29% |
37.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.06%
Male Poverty Rate
35.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Lansing
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Lansing is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Lansing is Hispanic, with 24.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.25%.
East Lansing Marital Status
Marriage Rates
19.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.2%
Male Marriage Rate
19.3%
Female Marriage Rate
East Lansing Married by Age and Sex
East Lansing Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
East Lansing Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 2.47% |
| Black | 37 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.60% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.22% |
East Lansing Veterans by Education
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
55%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.56%
Born in East Lansing
86.88%
Native Born
13.12%
Foreign Born
10.27%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.88% of East Lansing residents were born in the United States, with 63.56% having been born in Michigan. 10.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4,389 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 5,839 | 1,450 | 2.90% |
| 1950 | 20,325 | 14,486 | 13.28% |
| 1960 | 30,198 | 9,873 | 4.04% |
| 1970 | 47,540 | 17,342 | 4.64% |
| 1980 | 51,392 | 3,852 | 0.78% |
| 1990 | 50,677 | -715 | -0.14% |
| 2000 | 46,525 | -4,152 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 48,579 | 2,054 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 48,495 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 48,411 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 48,327 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 48,243 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 48,159 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 48,075 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 47,991 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 47,907 | -84 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 47,823 | -84 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 47,741 | -82 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 47,657 | -84 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 47,573 | -84 | -0.18% |