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Lansingxl » Lansing, Michigan » Demographics of Lansing

Demographics of Lansing

Lansing is a thriving city, the capital of Michigan and playing significant role in academics, commerce, industry and politics of Michigan. From a humble settlement Lansing grew to be one of the most important cities in USA. The city which took off with 20 settlers today boasts of an immense population. The demographics of Lansing will give you a clear idea about the prosperity of the city.

The demographics of Lansing are interesting. As per the census of 2000 there are 28,366 families, 49,505 households and 119,128 people reside in the city of Lansing.


The population density of Lansing was 1,312.3 per square kilometer. The average density of housing unit was 585.6 per square kilometer and there are 53,159 housing units in the city. The racial percentages of population of Lansing are:
  • White: 65.28%
  • Native American: 0.80%
  • African American: 21.91%
  • Pacific Islander: 0.05%
  • Asian: 2.83%
  • Other Races: 4.54%
  • Hispanic: 9.98%
  • Foreign Population: 5.9%




The percentages of Native Americans and mixed race are highest in Lansing. There are 49,505 households in Lansing. 3.08 is the average family size and 2.39 is the average household size. Among these households in 8.1% households are of people above 65 years of age, 33.2% of individuals, 42.7% houses are non-family houses, 17.0% households are made of female householders, 35.8% households had married couples and 30.0% households had young people below 18 years of age with them.

As per age the population break-up is as follows:

  • Above 65 years of age: 9.7%
  • Between 45 to 64: 19.3%
  • From 25 to 44: 32.7%
  • From 18 to 24: 11.4%
  • Under 18 years of age: 26.8%
31 years was the median age. There were 87.9 males for 100 females over and of 18 years of age. There were 92.3 males for every 100 females.

US$34,833 was the median income of a household. US$27,051 was the median income of the females and US$32,648 was the median income of males. US$17,924 was the per capita income.

Thus is the demographic picture of Lansing.

Lansing, Michigan