Demographics & People — East Lansing, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 45,394 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,600 |
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| Median Age | 21.3 |
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| Total Households | 13,914 |
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| Family Households | 4,719 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,495 |
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| Black or African American | 3,576 |
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| Asian | 4,213 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,839 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 16,363 |
| Other groups | 9,202 |
| German | 6,142 |
| Irish | 4,217 |
| English | 3,649 |
| Polish | 2,570 |
| Italian | 2,502 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,481 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,462 |
| Dutch | 1,320 |
Language
| English Only | 37,520 |
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| Spanish | 1,344 |
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| Population 5+ | 44,413 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 848 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,284 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Lansing, Michigan.
