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East Lansing

County:
Ingham County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.431
State:
Michigan

East Lansing is a city located in Ingham County, Michigan. East Lansing has a 2026 population of 49,435. East Lansing is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,021 in 2020.

The median household income in East Lansing is $45,687 with a poverty rate of 33.02%. The median age in East Lansing is 21.3 years: 21.4 years for males, and 21.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.

49.4K
Total Population
3,681
Density (mi²)
236 0.48%
Growth

East Lansing Population

East Lansing Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202649,4352360.48%
202549,1992350.48%
202448,964-196-0.4%
202349,1601,4583.06%
202247,70212,85436.89%
202134,848-13,235-27.53%
202048,021-7-0.01%
201948,0282030.42%
201847,825-1,200-2.45%
201749,025430.09%
201648,9824380.9%
201548,5441600.33%
201448,384-143-0.29%
201348,527-246-0.5%
201248,773730.15%
201148,7001030.21%
201048,597180.04%
200046,525-4,152-8.19%
199050,677-715-1.39%
198051,3923,8528.1%
197047,54017,34257.43%
196030,1989,87348.58%
195020,32514,486248.09%
19405,8391,45033.04%
19304,38900%

Median Age

Overall: 21.3 years
Female: 21.1 years
Male: 21.4 years

East Lansing Adults

There are 41,538 adults, (4,105 of whom are seniors) in East Lansing.

Sex Ratio

Female: 23,815 (52%)
Male: 21,943 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Lansing includes 72.95% White, 9.09% Asian, 7.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33,37972.95%
Asian4,1609.09%
Two or more races3,9228.57%
Black or African American3,6427.96%
Other race5361.17%
Native American1190.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,6583.62%
White6791.48%
Other race3800.83%
Black or African American1820.4%
Asian710.16%
Native American380.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White32,70071.46%
Asian4,0898.94%
Black or African American3,4607.56%
Two or more races2,2644.95%
Other race1560.34%
Native American810.18%

East Lansing Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Lansing 's average per capita income is $56,350. Household income levels show a median of $45,687. The poverty rate stands at 33.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$144,728-
Families$124,964$171,415
Households$45,687$87,364
Non Families$29,734$42,074

$56,350

Average Income

$45,687

Median Household Income

33.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)