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The City of East Lansing had a population of 45,758 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. East Lansing ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for East Lansing is located at latitude 42.737 and longitude -84.4839 in Ingham County. The formal boundaries for the City of East Lansing encompass a land area of 13.55 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles. Ingham County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of East Lansing are located in Ingham County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Clinton County.
The City of East Lansing has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,758 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,407 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,687 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,335 |
| Median Home Value | $270,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,638 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,339 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,511 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,788 (11.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,850 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 4,783 (34.5%) |
The table below compares East Lansing to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 27 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 50 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 632 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 450 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 84 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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