Lansing town is located in Tompkins County New York. Lansing town has a 2024 population of 11,575. Lansing town is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Lansing town is $135,321 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Lansing town is 40.2 years: 36.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lansing town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,981 | 76.75% |
| Asian | 1,449 | 12.38% |
| Two or more races | 620 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 598 | 5.11% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,065 | 2.29 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 2,436 | 2.94 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 1,991 | 1.36 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 533 | 2.61 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 105 | 3.25 | 81 | 19 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 2.53% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,146 | 26.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,022 | 36.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,093 | 13.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 936 | 11.35% |
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 | 6,304 | 6,138 | 3,828 |
| Asian | 1,169 | 1,050 | 876 |
| Black | 364 | 340 | 205 |
| Hispanic | 350 | 331 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 208 | 134 |
| Other Race | 49 | 42 | 12 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,191 | $57,284 | $55,433 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $85,985 | $55,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,180 | $34,663 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,500 | $58,438 | $46,261 |
| Some College | $38,281 | $0 | $41,250 |
$53,500
Average Earnings
$58,438
Average Male
$46,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.35% of Lansing town residents speak only English, while 15.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,784 | 864 | 9.84% |
| Multiple | 620 | 106 | 17.1% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 27 | 6.85% |
| Black | 569 | 10 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 1,449 | 7 | 0.48% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.11%
Male Poverty Rate
9.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lansing town is Multiple, with 17.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lansing town is Asian, with 0.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.77% |
| High School | 16.31% |
| Some College | 12.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.96% |
| Female Employed | 5.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,875 | $166,232 |
| Households | $90,349 | $135,321 |
| Married Families | $138,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,003 | $82,253 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
336
Number of Veterans
297
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 70 | 5.87% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 8.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
57.5%
Born in Lansing town
83.87%
Native Born
16.13%
Foreign Born
7.61%
Non Citizen
8.52%
Naturalized
83.87% of Lansing town residents were born in the United States, with 57.5% having been born in New York. 7.61% 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 | 11,100 | -95 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 11,195 | -95 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 11,290 | -95 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 11,385 | -95 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 11,480 | -95 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 11,575 | -95 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 11,670 | -95 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 11,765 | -115 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 11,880 | 286 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 11,594 | -48 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 11,642 | 287 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 11,355 | 21 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 11,334 | -44 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 11,378 | 72 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 11,306 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 11,281 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 11,288 | 36 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 11,252 | 171 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 11,081 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 11,053 | 0 | 0% |