Lansing, NC Demographics

A map of Lansing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	159	116	96.4%	92.1%
Hispanic	6	3	3.6%	2.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	4.8%

Lansing, North Carolina has an estimated population of 165, a dramatic increase from the 126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 14.9% in 2020 and 7.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lansing is ranked the 721st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 743rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lansing's White Population

159 residents of Lansing, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lansing is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lansing ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's White population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. White residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 92.1% to 96.4%.

Lansing is more White than neighboring Jefferson (89.8% White), West Jefferson (78.3% White), Troutdale (91% White), Sugar Grove (96.3% White), and Mountain City (84.7% White).

Lansing's Black Population

0 residents of Lansing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lansing is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lansing ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lansing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lansing is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (1% Black), West Jefferson (4.7% Black), Troutdale (2.8% Black), and Mountain City (3.9% Black).

Lansing's Asian Population

0 residents of Lansing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lansing is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lansing ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lansing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Mountain City (0.5% Asian).

Lansing's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Lansing, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lansing is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lansing ranks 661st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.6%.

Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring Sugar Grove (0% Hispanic). Lansing is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (7.8% Hispanic), West Jefferson (12% Hispanic), Troutdale (6.2% Hispanic), and Mountain City (9.4% Hispanic).

Lansing's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lansing, or 0.0% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lansing ranks 361st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Lansing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lansing's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lansing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lansing is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lansing ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (1.3% Multiracial), West Jefferson (5% Multiracial), Sugar Grove (3.7% Multiracial), and Mountain City (1.4% 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.