Lansing, MI Demographics

A map of Lansing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	57,218	57,838	50.6%	51.3%
Black	24,771	25,376	21.9%	22.5%
Hispanic	14,574	15,467	12.9%	13.7%
Multiracial	8,836	7,928	7.8%	7.0%
Asian	6,042	4,732	5.3%	4.2%
Native American/Other	1,582	1,303	1.4%	1.2%

Lansing, Michigan has an estimated population of 113,023, a less than 1% change from the 112,644 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 21.9% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 5.3% Asian, and 1.4% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan 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 66.0% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lansing is ranked the 6th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lansing's White Population

57,218 residents of Lansing, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lansing is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Lansing ranks 719th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 51.3% to 50.6%.

Lansing is less White than neighboring Edgemont Park (65.6% White), Holt (73.1% White), Waverly (63.2% White), East Lansing (71.5% White), and Dimondale (85.7% White).

Lansing's Black Population

24,771 residents of Lansing, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lansing is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Lansing ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 22.5% to 21.9%.

Lansing is more Black than neighboring Edgemont Park (18.4% Black), Holt (7.6% Black), Waverly (15% Black), East Lansing (7.6% Black), and Dimondale (1.6% Black).

Lansing's Asian Population

6,042 residents of Lansing, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lansing is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Lansing ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Asian residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Lansing is more Asian than neighboring Edgemont Park (0% Asian), Holt (4.2% Asian), and Dimondale (1.3% Asian). Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Waverly (6.4% Asian), and East Lansing (8.9% Asian).

Lansing's Hispanic Population

14,574 residents of Lansing, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lansing is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lansing ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 13.7% to 12.9%.

Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgemont Park (5.3% Hispanic), Holt (8.6% Hispanic), Waverly (9.1% Hispanic), East Lansing (6.6% Hispanic), and Dimondale (1.8% Hispanic).

Lansing's Native American/Other Population

1,582 residents of Lansing, or 1.4% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lansing ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lansing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Lansing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemont Park (0% Native American/Other), Holt (1% Native American/Other), Waverly (1% Native American/Other), East Lansing (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dimondale (0.6% Native American/Other).

Lansing's Multiracial Population

8,836 residents of Lansing, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lansing is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lansing ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.8%.

Lansing is more Multiracial than neighboring Holt (5.4% Multiracial), Waverly (5.3% Multiracial), and East Lansing (4.9% Multiracial). Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgemont Park (10.6% Multiracial), and Dimondale (9% 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.