Economy & Jobs — Lansing, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,382 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,894 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 61,151 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.6% |
| Retail | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
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.
