Statistic Lansing Michigan National
Population 117,488 9,986,857 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 3,001 178 91
Median age 32.7 39.5 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 40% 55% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 41% 43%
Speak English 86% 91% 79%
Speak Spanish 5% 3% 13%

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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Lansing is 1586% higher than Michigan
  • The median age in Lansing is 17% lower than Michigan
  • In Lansing 60.87% of the population is White
  • In Lansing 23.37% of the population is Black
  • In Lansing 4.72% of the population is Asian

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      Lansing population breakdown by race

      Race Lansing Michigan National
      White 60.87% 78.89% 73.35%
      Black 23.37% 13.89% 12.63%
      Asian 4.72% 2.79% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.71% 0.53% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.04% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 8.12% 2.74% 3.06%
      Other race 2.18% 1.12% 4.75%
      In Lansing, 13.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Lansing, MI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).