East Lansing is a city located in Ingham County Michigan. East Lansing has a 2024 population of 48,808. East Lansing is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,688 in 2020.
The average household income in East Lansing is $86,258 with a poverty rate of 34.28%. The median age in East Lansing is 21.4 years: 21.3 years for males, and 21.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Lansing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,455 | 75.89% |
| Asian | 4,196 | 9.24% |
| Black or African American | 3,383 | 7.45% |
| Two or more races | 2,838 | 6.25% |
| Other race | 417 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,865 | 2.21 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Non Family | 9,116 | 1.8 | 19 | 81 |
| Married | 3,699 | 3.04 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 596 | 2.98 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 454 | 2.6 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
39.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 1.1% |
| Associates Degree | 717 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,486 | 30.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,489 | 37.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,716 | 11.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 0.57% |
| Some College | 2,060 | 14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,822 | 10,657 | 7,495 |
| Asian | 1,551 | 1,546 | 1,105 |
| Black | 1,400 | 1,360 | 752 |
| Hispanic | 681 | 664 | 466 |
| 2+ Races | 538 | 508 | 324 |
| Other Race | 189 | 189 | 143 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 79.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,632 | $75,028 | $42,642 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $82,431 | $57,386 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $29,514 | $28,619 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,250 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,909 | $62,723 | $44,895 |
| Some College | $40,256 | $42,353 | $36,644 |
$52,909
Average Earnings
$62,723
Average Male
$44,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.25% of East Lansing residents speak only English, while 15.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,587 | 7,862 | 34.81% |
| Asian | 2,910 | 1,072 | 36.84% |
| Black | 2,314 | 751 | 32.45% |
| Multiple | 1,913 | 627 | 32.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,479 | 259 | 17.51% |
| Other | 353 | 48 | 13.6% |
| Native | 90 | 17 | 18.89% |
34.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.75%
Male Poverty Rate
31.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Lansing is Asian, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Lansing is Other, with 13.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.48% |
| High School | 23.77% |
| Some College | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.97% |
| Female Employed | 33.76% |
| Male Employed | 28.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,250 | $168,885 |
| Households | $44,094 | $86,258 |
| Married Families | $139,811 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,257 | $42,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
848
Number of Veterans
771
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 283 |
| Korea | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 414 |
| 65 to 74 | 211 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.33% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 0.85% |
| Black | 9 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.35%
Born in East Lansing
88.84%
Native Born
11.16%
Foreign Born
7.38%
Non Citizen
3.78%
Naturalized
88.84% of East Lansing residents were born in the United States, with 63.35% having been born in Michigan. 7.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 50,208 | 280 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 49,928 | 280 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 49,648 | 280 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 49,368 | 280 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 49,088 | 280 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 48,808 | 280 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 48,528 | 1,259 | 2.66% |
| 2022 | 47,269 | 12,769 | 37.01% |
| 2021 | 34,500 | -13,188 | -27.65% |
| 2020 | 47,688 | -340 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 48,028 | 203 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 47,825 | -1,200 | -2.45% |
| 2017 | 49,025 | 43 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 48,982 | 438 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 48,544 | 160 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 48,384 | -143 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 48,527 | -246 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 48,773 | 73 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 48,700 | 103 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 48,597 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 46,525 | -4,152 | -8.19% |
| 1990 | 50,677 | -715 | -1.39% |
| 1980 | 51,392 | 3,852 | 8.1% |
| 1970 | 47,540 | 17,342 | 57.43% |
| 1960 | 30,198 | 9,873 | 48.58% |
| 1950 | 20,325 | 14,486 | 248.09% |
| 1940 | 5,839 | 1,450 | 33.04% |
| 1930 | 4,389 | -45,819 | -91.26% |