Economy & Jobs — East Lansing, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,687 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,162 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 23,173 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 42.0% |
| Arts Food | 15.7% |
| Professional | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 41 |
| Real Estate Offices | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
