East Lansing, MI Demographics
A map of East Lansing's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 33,331 | 69.8% |
Black | 5,732 | 12.0% |
Asian | 4,202 | 8.8% |
Hispanic | 2,477 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 1,651 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 348 | 0.7% |
East Lansing, Michigan had a population of 47,741 in 2020. It was 69.8% White, 12.0% Black, 8.8% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Lansing, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is the 26th most populous. 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).
East Lansing's White Population
33,331 residents of East Lansing identify as White, or 69.8%. This makes the White share of the population of East Lansing roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #665 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is more White than neighboring Okemos (64.8% White), Lansing (51.3% White), and Edgemont Park (64.8% White). East Lansing is less White than neighboring Bath (88.2% White), and Haslett (75.9% White).
East Lansing's Black Population
5,732 residents of East Lansing identify as Black, or 12.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Lansing roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is more Black than neighboring Bath (1.4% Black), Haslett (4.7% Black), and Okemos (5.1% Black). East Lansing is less Black than neighboring Lansing (22.5% Black), and Edgemont Park (13.2% Black).
East Lansing's Asian Population
4,202 residents of East Lansing identify as Asian, or 8.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Lansing slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is more Asian than neighboring Bath (1.2% Asian), Haslett (7.7% Asian), Lansing (4.2% Asian), and Edgemont Park (1.4% Asian). East Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Okemos (20.1% Asian).
East Lansing's Hispanic Population
2,477 residents of East Lansing identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Lansing roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #170 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring Bath (4.3% Hispanic), and Okemos (4.6% Hispanic). East Lansing is less Hispanic than neighboring Haslett (6.2% Hispanic), Lansing (13.7% Hispanic), and Edgemont Park (12.3% Hispanic).
East Lansing's Native American/Other Population
348 residents of East Lansing identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Lansing roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bath (0.5% Native American/Other), Okemos (0.6% Native American/Other), and Edgemont Park (0.4% Native American/Other). East Lansing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (1.2% Native American/Other).
East Lansing's Multiracial Population
1,651 residents of East Lansing identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Lansing roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, East Lansing is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Bath (4.4% Multiracial), Haslett (4.8% Multiracial), Okemos (4.9% Multiracial), Lansing (7% Multiracial), and Edgemont Park (7.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.