The map below shows majority race by area in East Lansing, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on East Lansing racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Lansing overall is white, making up 73.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 11.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
East Lansing, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
11.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Lansing, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
11.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Lansing, MI
The map below shows diversity in East Lansing. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
East Lansing Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, East Lansing is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within East Lansing's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of East Lansing.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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