Lansing, IL Demographics

A map of Lansing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	14,532	13,421	51.4%	46.2%
White	7,114	8,462	25.2%	29.1%
Hispanic	5,061	5,993	17.9%	20.6%
Multiracial	902	734	3.2%	2.5%
Asian	609	264	2.2%	0.9%
Native American/Other	66	202	0.2%	0.7%

Lansing, Illinois has an estimated population of 28,284, a slight decrease from the 29,076 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% Black, 25.2% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lansing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lansing has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lansing, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lansing is ranked the 72nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lansing was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lansing's White Population

7,114 residents of Lansing, or 25.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lansing is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lansing ranks 1409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 29.1% to 25.2%.

Lansing is more White than neighboring Lynwood (13.5% White), Calumet City (5.6% White), Ford Heights (3.6% White), and South Holland (10.2% White). Lansing is less White than neighboring Munster (69.6% White).

Lansing's Black Population

14,532 residents of Lansing, or 51.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lansing is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lansing ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 46.2% to 51.4%.

Lansing is more Black than neighboring Munster (7.4% Black). Lansing is less Black than neighboring Lynwood (66.9% Black), Calumet City (75.1% Black), Ford Heights (95.3% Black), and South Holland (74.9% Black).

Lansing's Asian Population

609 residents of Lansing, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lansing is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lansing ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.7%. Asian residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.2%.

Lansing is more Asian than neighboring Lynwood (0.3% Asian), Calumet City (0.2% Asian), Ford Heights (1.1% Asian), and South Holland (1% Asian). Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Munster (6.3% Asian).

Lansing's Hispanic Population

5,061 residents of Lansing, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lansing is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lansing ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 20.6% to 17.9%.

Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring Lynwood (6.4% Hispanic), Munster (14.5% Hispanic), Calumet City (16.3% Hispanic), Ford Heights (0% Hispanic), and South Holland (10.4% Hispanic).

Lansing's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Lansing, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lansing is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lansing ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lansing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lansing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ford Heights (0% Native American/Other). Lansing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynwood (1.9% Native American/Other), Munster (0.3% Native American/Other), Calumet City (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Holland (1% Native American/Other).

Lansing's Multiracial Population

902 residents of Lansing, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lansing is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lansing ranks 1107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Lansing is more Multiracial than neighboring Munster (1.9% Multiracial), Calumet City (2.6% Multiracial), Ford Heights (0% Multiracial), and South Holland (2.5% Multiracial). Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynwood (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.