Lansing is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. Lansing has a 2026 population of 27,678. Lansing is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -4.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,964 in 2020.
The median household income in Lansing is $75,569 with a poverty rate of 13.97%. The median age in Lansing is 41 years: 38.4 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 21,574 adults, (4,442 of whom are seniors) in Lansing.
Female: 14,894 (52.7%)
Male: 13,390 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Lansing includes 51.92% Black or African American, 27.78% White, 9.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,684 | 51.92% |
| White | 7,856 | 27.78% |
| Other race | 2,647 | 9.36% |
| Two or more races | 2,238 | 7.91% |
| Asian | 609 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 216 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.12% |
Lansing 's average per capita income is $50,979. Household income levels show a median of $75,569. The poverty rate stands at 13.97%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,917 | - |
| Families | $91,848 | $105,188 |
| Households | $75,569 | $92,869 |
| Non Families | $55,637 | $56,316 |
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