Demographics & People — Lansing, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 112,546 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~114,100 |
| Median Age | 33.7 |
| Total Households | 51,129 |
| Family Households | 24,173 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63,162 |
| Black or African American | 26,381 |
| Asian | 5,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,482 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 38,934 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 27,819 |
| German | 17,428 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,105 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,766 |
| Irish | 10,537 |
| English | 9,562 |
| Polish | 5,362 |
| Italian | 3,879 |
| American | 3,616 |
Language
| English Only | 88,765 |
| Spanish | 5,951 |
| Population 5+ | 104,870 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,398 |
| Population 18+ | 87,240 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lansing, Michigan.