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Population Review

East Lansing city, MI — Population & Demographics

East Lansing city, MI has a population of 45,394. The median household income is $43,547 and the median age is 21.3.

45,394

Population

$43,547

Median Income

$251,600

Median Home Value

21.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White73.8%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$43,547

Median Household Income

$29,162

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$251,600

Median Home Value

$1,122

Median Rent

38.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.3%

High School+

67.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.9%

Drive Alone

18.9%

Work From Home

16.8 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

East Lansing city, MI has a population of 45,394 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in East Lansing city, MI is $43,547, with 7.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in East Lansing city, MI is $251,600, with median rent at $1,122.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.