State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,626.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.58% (282)
Growth Since 2010
0.27% (130)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
East Lansing, Michigan Population 2021
48,709
East Lansing is a city located in Ingham County Michigan. With a 2020 population of 48,709, it is the 26th largest city in Michigan and the 814th largest city in the United States . East Lansing is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,579 in 2010. East Lansing reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 14 miles, East Lansing has a population density of 3,627 people per square mile.
The average household income in East Lansing is $67,288 with a poverty rate of 40.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $952 per month, and the median house value is $192,800. 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: 75.94%
- Asian: 12.49%
- Black or African American: 6.79%
- Two or more races: 3.57%
- Other race: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of East Lansing, Michigan is 48,709 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 48,145.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 48,579.
East Lansing, Michigan Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 553,825 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 552,108 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 550,391 | 1,717 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 548,674 | 294 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 548,380 | 3,234 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 545,146 | 3,875 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 541,271 | 1,243 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 540,028 | 1,939 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 538,089 | 1,084 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 537,005 | 400 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 536,605 | 1,706 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 534,899 | 0.00% |
East Lansing Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,006 | 75.94% |
| Asian | 6,087 | 12.49% |
| Black or African American | 3,307 | 6.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1,738 | 3.57% |
| Some Other Race | 440 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 136 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.03% |
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East Lansing Population by Race
East Lansing Population Pyramid $2021
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East Lansing Population by Age
East Lansing Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,519 | 2.39 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 8,835 | 2.03 | 18.5 |
| Married | 3,575 | 2.99 | 77.5 |
| Female | 674 | 3.21 | 42.6 |
| Male | 435 | 3.41 | 26.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
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East Lansing Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 1.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,060 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 1,998 | 13.52% |
| Associates Degree | 627 | 4.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,795 | 32.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,838 | 39.52% |
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East Lansing Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
East Lansing Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,718 | 10,454 | 7,696 |
| Asian | 1,940 | 1,863 | 1,712 |
| Black | 988 | 921 | 568 |
| Hispanic | 805 | 796 | 534 |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 315 | 154 |
| Other Race | 179 | 179 | 108 |
| Native American | 62 | 51 | 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 88.25%.
East Lansing Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,892
Average Earnings
$43,232
Average Male
$38,948
Average Female
East Lansing Earnings by Educational Attainment
East Lansing Language by Age
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East Lansing Language
80.91% of East Lansing residents speak only English, while 19.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.40% of the population.
East Lansing Language
East Lansing Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,758 | 9,552 | 40.21% |
| Asian | 4,093 | 1,869 | 45.66% |
| Black | 2,055 | 953 | 46.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,722 | 622 | 36.12% |
| Multiple | 893 | 325 | 36.39% |
| Other | 341 | 100 | 29.33% |
| Native | 83 | 36 | 43.37% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
40.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.09%
Male Poverty Rate
39.86%
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 Other, with 29.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.31%.
East Lansing Poverty
East Lansing Poverty Rate by Education
East Lansing Marital Status
Marriage Rates
17.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.3%
Male Marriage Rate
17.4%
Female Marriage Rate
East Lansing Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
East Lansing Marital Status by Race
East Lansing Marital Status
East Lansing Veterans by War
East Lansing Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 2.21% |
| Black | 52 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.56% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.37% |
East Lansing Veterans by Race
East Lansing Veterans by Education
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8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
East Lansing Veterans by Education
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56.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
East Lansing Employment by Age
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East Lansing Employment by Race
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East Lansing Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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62.85%
Born in East Lansing
85.63%
Native Born
14.37%
Foreign Born
11.17%
Non Citizen
3.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.63% of East Lansing residents were born in the United States, with 62.85% having been born in Michigan. 11.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
East Lansing Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,709 | 282 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 48,427 | 282 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 48,145 | 282 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 47,863 | -1,195 | -2.44% |
| 2017 | 49,058 | 63 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 48,995 | 478 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 48,517 | 159 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 48,358 | -144 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 48,502 | -250 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 48,752 | 68 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 48,684 | 99 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 48,585 | 2,060 | 0.43% |
| 2000 | 46,525 | -4,152 | -0.85% |
| 1990 | 50,677 | -715 | -0.14% |
| 1980 | 51,392 | 3,852 | 0.78% |
| 1970 | 47,540 | 17,342 | 4.64% |
| 1960 | 30,198 | 9,873 | 4.04% |
| 1950 | 20,325 | 14,486 | 13.28% |
| 1940 | 5,839 | 1,450 | 2.90% |
| 1930 | 4,389 | 0.00% |