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 2025 population of 49,088. East Lansing is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,688 in 2020.

The average household income in East Lansing is $84,035 with a poverty rate of 34.15%. The median age in East Lansing is 21.3 years: 21.3 years for males, and 21.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of East Lansing includes 73.79% White, 9.28% Asian, 7.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	33,495	73.79%
Asian	4,213	9.28%
Black or African American	3,576	7.88%
Two or more races	3,528	7.77%
Other race	478	1.05%
Native American	104	0.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

East Lansing Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Lansing's average per capita income is $53,526. Household income levels show a median of $43,547. The poverty rate stands at 34.15%.

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	$145,140	-
Families	$123,949	$169,625
Households	$43,547	$84,035
Non Families	$26,991	$39,047

$53,526

Average Income

$43,547

Median Household Income

34.15%

Poverty Rate