Lansing, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lansing, Kansas is 11,229 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Kansas. The median household income is $100,871, the median home value is $247,500, and the median age is 39.1.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (11,303 → 11,316).
11,229
Population
913
People / sq mi
$100,871
Median Income
$247,500
Median Home Value
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Lansing covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 913 people per square mile.
About Lansing, KS
What distinguishes Lansing is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 913 people per square mile. Lansing is a city in Kansas with a population of 11,229. It ranks #32 among cities in Kansas by population.
Households take in a median $100,871, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $247,500, with typical rent around $1,163.
Roughly 41.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 11.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Lansing city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lansing city had a population of 11,303 in 2010 and 11,316 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,980 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
11,316
Population (2024)
11,303
Population (2010)
11,980
Peak (2018)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,303 |
| 2011 | 11,377 |
| 2012 | 11,582 |
| 2013 | 11,639 |
| 2014 | 11,697 |
| 2015 | 11,764 |
| 2016 | 11,879 |
| 2017 | 11,946 |
| 2018 | 11,980 |
| 2019 | 11,949 |
| 2020 | 11,235 |
| 2021 | 11,214 |
| 2022 | 11,191 |
| 2023 | 11,256 |
| 2024 | 11,316 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$100,871
Median Household Income
$37,593
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$247,500
Median Home Value
$1,163
Median Rent
81.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
79.7%
Public Transit
11.4%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
48.5%
Foreign Born
95.7%
Non-English at Home
15.7%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.2% |
| Public Administration | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lansing, Kansas has a population of 11,229 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Kansas.
The median household income in Lansing, Kansas is $100,871, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lansing, Kansas is $247,500, with median monthly rent at $1,163 and a homeownership rate of 81.3%.
The median age in Lansing, Kansas is 39.1 years. The population is 55.4% male and 44.6% female.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (11,303 → 11,316).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.