Population 7,473 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lansing
Household size in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Lansing is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.27 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lansing are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.1, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Lansing, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lansing
Renters in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Lansing than nationally: 46.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 50.3% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lansing than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lansing are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $954 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,345 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,550 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$596 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lansing costs $1,550 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in New York overall ($1,794). Rents are up $596 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lansing
Bachelor's degrees in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lansing: 62.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lansing: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Lansing has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lansing
| Period | Lansing | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Lansing than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lansing compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 2.40 | 40.5 | 8.5% | 46.9% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,550 | 62.7% | 96.4% | 4.6% |
| North Lansing | 2.46 | 43.1 | 17.2% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 1974 | $997 | 33.5% | 91.4% | 1.6% |
| Myers | 2.53 | 42.9 | 16.4% | 29.9% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,223 | 51.0% | 96.6% | 5.9% |
| Ludlowville | 2.50 | 38.7 | 14.0% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 1964 | $1,101 | 51.3% | 96.5% | 1.6% |
| West Groton | 2.52 | 44.9 | 16.6% | 12.7% | 7.3% | 1977 | $1,127 | 32.0% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
| Renwick | 3.02 | 47.5 | 4.1% | 21.7% | 5.0% | 1993 | $1,525 | 59.2% | 100.0% | 15.2% |
| Goodyear Corners | 2.32 | 44.5 | 11.8% | 14.3% | 26.0% | 1965 | $1,677 | 44.0% | 96.0% | 1.3% |
| West Dryden | 2.39 | 36.9 | 8.2% | 32.1% | 7.8% | 1985 | $1,118 | 51.4% | 95.3% | 7.9% |
| Groton | 2.30 | 43.3 | 10.2% | 24.7% | 6.4% | 1964 | $1,229 | 27.6% | 93.6% | 2.7% |
| Groton City | 2.15 | 45.8 | 8.7% | 25.7% | 5.0% | 1951 | $1,072 | 23.6% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Genoa | 2.70 | 39.6 | 11.0% | 20.9% | 10.8% | 1953 | $1,065 | 24.1% | 89.6% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lansing. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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