Unified School District · MI
East Lansing School District
East Lansing School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 52,371. The median household income is $46,923 and the median age is 21.5.
52,371
Population
3684
People / sq mi
$46,923
Median Income
21.5
Median Age
East Lansing School District covers 14 sq mi of land at 3684.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,923
Median Household Income
$30,823
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$264,800
Median Home Value
$1,150
Median Rent
36.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.2%
High School+
62.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Lansing School District serves a community with a population of 52,371 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in East Lansing School District is $46,923, with a per capita income of $30,823. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
East Lansing School District is 72.5% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 51.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In East Lansing School District, 98.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in East Lansing School District is $264,800, with a median rent of $1,150. The homeownership rate is 36.5%.
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Data for East Lansing School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2612600).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.