Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lansing, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#56/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,284

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

51.4%14,532

White

25.2%7,114

Hispanic/Latino

17.9%5,061

Two or More

3.2%902

Asian

2.2%609

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%34

Other

0.1%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%650

High School Diploma

27.2%5,345

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%1,673

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%3,477

Associate's Degree

8.7%1,718

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%3,310

Master's Degree

9.2%1,803

Professional Degree

1.3%254

Doctorate

0.9%171

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,000

Median Renti

$1,268

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.9%8,075

Renter-Occupied

28.1%3,161

Total Units

12,007

Homeownership

71.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%369

$50K–$100K

9.4%762

$100K–$150K

18.7%1,510

$150K–$200K

28.7%2,314

$200K–$300K

28.2%2,279

$300K–$500K

8.8%711

$500K–$1M

1%81

$1M+

0.6%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

111

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

277

$1,000–$1,250

1,006

$1,250–$1,500

483

$1,500–$2,000

673

$2,000+

342

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%81

2000–2009

2.3%278

1990–1999

7%845

1980–1989

5.3%636

1970–1979

24.2%2,903

1960–1969

18.3%2,195

1950–1959

23.7%2,840

1940–1949

8.3%998

1939 or earlier

10.3%1,231

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.5%8,933

Electricity

19.2%2,155

Bottled/LP Gas

1%108

No Fuel

0.4%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,569

Mean Household Incomei

$92,869

Per Capita Incomei

$36,031

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

15,011

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%624

$10K–$15K

4.5%511

$15K–$20K

2.3%262

$20K–$25K

2.7%307

$25K–$30K

3.5%389

$30K–$35K

3%338

$35K–$40K

2.3%254

$40K–$45K

2.9%330

$45K–$50K

4.1%463

$50K–$60K

7.6%854

$60K–$75K

10.9%1,222

$75K–$100K

15.6%1,748

$100K–$125K

10.7%1,206

$125K–$150K

8.2%916

$150K–$200K

10%1,127

$200K+

6.1%685

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

471

Residentsi

850

Avg. Tenant Renti

$492/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

131 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers383 homes93% occupied$502/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 856 homes98% occupied$421/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,569/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

77.8%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

17.8%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

88.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,125

Avg. Commutei

32.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,542

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,507(7% of civilian adults)