South Lansing, NY Demographics

A map of South Lansing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,282	874	85.7%	81.1%
Black	80	59	5.3%	5.5%
Multiracial	75	62	5.0%	5.8%
Hispanic	44	41	2.9%	3.8%
Asian	9	31	0.6%	2.9%
Native American/Other	6	11	0.4%	1.0%

South Lansing, New York has an estimated population of 1,496, a dramatic increase from the 1,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 5.3% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lansing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South 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 South Lansing, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lansing is ranked the 731st 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). South Lansing was ranked the 824th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lansing's White Population

1,282 residents of South Lansing, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lansing is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Lansing ranks 792nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's White population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. White residents' share of South Lansing's population has increased from 81.1% to 85.7%.

South Lansing is more White than neighboring Lansing (64.1% White), Cayuga Heights (64.9% White), Northeast Ithaca (71.8% White), Forest Home (30.2% White), and Northwest Ithaca (72.1% White).

South Lansing's Black Population

80 residents of South Lansing, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lansing is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Lansing ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Black residents' share of South Lansing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

South Lansing is more Black than neighboring Lansing (1.1% Black), Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black), and Northeast Ithaca (3.2% Black). South Lansing is less Black than neighboring Forest Home (13.3% Black), and Northwest Ithaca (12.5% Black).

South Lansing's Asian Population

9 residents of South Lansing, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lansing is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Lansing ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Asian residents' share of South Lansing's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.6%.

South Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Lansing (24.3% Asian), Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian), Northeast Ithaca (15.1% Asian), Forest Home (42.4% Asian), and Northwest Ithaca (2.7% Asian).

South Lansing's Hispanic Population

44 residents of South Lansing, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lansing is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Lansing ranks 755th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lansing's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

South Lansing is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (3.5% Hispanic), Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic), Northeast Ithaca (5.5% Hispanic), Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), and Northwest Ithaca (6.2% Hispanic).

South Lansing's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of South Lansing, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lansing is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lansing ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lansing's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

South Lansing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0% Native American/Other). South 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), and Northwest Ithaca (0.6% Native American/Other).

South Lansing's Multiracial Population

75 residents of South Lansing, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lansing is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Lansing ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lansing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lansing's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.0%.

South Lansing is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial), Northeast Ithaca (2.8% Multiracial), and Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial). South Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (7% Multiracial), and Northwest Ithaca (5.9% 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.