Lansing, NY Demographics

A map of Lansing's Population by Race

Lansing, New York has an estimated population of 3,876, an increase from the 3,648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.1% White, 24.3% Asian, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 62.1% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lansing is ranked the 429th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 446th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lansing's White Population

2,486 residents of Lansing, or 64.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lansing is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lansing ranks 1186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's White population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 53.4% to 64.1%.

Lansing is more White than neighboring Forest Home (30.2% White), and Ithaca (62.6% White). Lansing is less White than neighboring Cayuga Heights (64.9% White), Northeast Ithaca (71.8% White), and South Lansing (85.7% White).

Lansing's Black Population

41 residents of Lansing, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lansing is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lansing ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Black residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.1%.

Lansing is less Black than neighboring Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black), Northeast Ithaca (3.2% Black), Forest Home (13.3% Black), South Lansing (5.3% Black), and Ithaca (5.4% Black).

Lansing's Asian Population

940 residents of Lansing, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lansing is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lansing ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

Lansing is more Asian than neighboring Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian), Northeast Ithaca (15.1% Asian), South Lansing (0.6% Asian), and Ithaca (16.5% Asian). Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Forest Home (42.4% Asian).

Lansing's Hispanic Population

136 residents of Lansing, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lansing is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lansing ranks 579th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lansing's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.5%.

Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lansing (2.9% Hispanic). Lansing is less Hispanic than neighboring Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic), Northeast Ithaca (5.5% Hispanic), Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), and Ithaca (8.8% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lansing ranks 617th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Lansing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cayuga Heights (1.6% Native American/Other), Northeast Ithaca (1.5% Native American/Other), Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other), South Lansing (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ithaca (2.4% Native American/Other).

Lansing's Multiracial Population

273 residents of Lansing, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lansing is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lansing ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lansing's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.0%.

Lansing is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial), Northeast Ithaca (2.8% Multiracial), Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial), South Lansing (5% Multiracial), and Ithaca (4.3% 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.