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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

113,023

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.6%57,218

Black

21.9%24,771

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%14,574

Two or More

7.8%8,836

Asian

5.3%6,042

Other

1.1%1,236

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%346

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%3,869

High School Diploma

20.1%15,158

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%6,182

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%12,220

Associate's Degree

10.3%7,776

Bachelor's Degree

19.1%14,422

Master's Degree

8%6,008

Professional Degree

1.3%956

Doctorate

1.9%1,424

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,700

Median Renti

$993

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%27,771

Renter-Occupied

46.2%23,817

Total Units

55,943

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%2,032

$50K–$100K

24%6,655

$100K–$150K

29.6%8,220

$150K–$200K

19.1%5,292

$200K–$300K

13.9%3,872

$300K–$500K

4.1%1,131

$500K–$1M

1.9%517

$1M+

0.2%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,848

$500–$750

2,485

$750–$1,000

7,448

$1,000–$1,250

5,539

$1,250–$1,500

3,189

$1,500–$2,000

2,134

$2,000+

562

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%494

2010–2019

3%1,654

2000–2009

3.8%2,115

1990–1999

4.4%2,471

1980–1989

8.5%4,738

1970–1979

14.3%8,004

1960–1969

14.2%7,928

1950–1959

17.1%9,544

1940–1949

9.4%5,277

1939 or earlier

24.5%13,718

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%38,493

Electricity

21%10,824

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%1,103

Other

1.1%551

No Fuel

0.7%383

Wood

0.3%139

Fuel Oil

0.2%85

Coal

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,382

Mean Household Incomei

$66,595

Per Capita Incomei

$30,958

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

62,330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%3,965

$10K–$15K

5.1%2,653

$15K–$20K

4.5%2,346

$20K–$25K

4.5%2,317

$25K–$30K

4.6%2,359

$30K–$35K

5%2,565

$35K–$40K

4.1%2,120

$40K–$45K

5.2%2,692

$45K–$50K

5.3%2,711

$50K–$60K

9.2%4,757

$60K–$75K

11.4%5,887

$75K–$100K

14.6%7,531

$100K–$125K

8.4%4,309

$125K–$150K

4.1%2,123

$150K–$200K

3.8%1,937

$200K+

2.6%1,316

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,705

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,540(5.1% of civilian adults)