Lansing, MI Demographics

A map of Lansing's Population by Race

Lansing, Michigan had a population of 112,644 in 2020. It was 51.3% White, 22.5% Black, 4.2% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lansing, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is the 6th 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).

Lansing's White Population

57,838 residents of Lansing identify as White, or 51.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lansing considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is ranked #719 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is less White than neighboring Edgemont Park (64.8% White), Holt (75.4% White), Waverly (65.1% White), East Lansing (69.8% White), and Dimondale (91.4% White).

Lansing's Black Population

25,376 residents of Lansing identify as Black, or 22.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lansing slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is more Black than neighboring Edgemont Park (13.2% Black), Holt (8% Black), Waverly (15.1% Black), East Lansing (12% Black), and Dimondale (1.9% Black).

Lansing's Asian Population

4,732 residents of Lansing identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lansing roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is more Asian than neighboring Edgemont Park (1.4% Asian), Holt (3.6% Asian), and Dimondale (0.4% Asian). Lansing is less Asian than neighboring Waverly (5.8% Asian), and East Lansing (8.8% Asian).

Lansing's Hispanic Population

15,467 residents of Lansing identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lansing slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgemont Park (12.3% Hispanic), Holt (6.4% Hispanic), Waverly (8.3% Hispanic), East Lansing (5.2% Hispanic), and Dimondale (2.6% Hispanic).

Lansing's Native American/Other Population

1,303 residents of Lansing identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Lansing is ranked #163 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemont Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Holt (0.8% Native American/Other), Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other), East Lansing (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dimondale (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lansing's Multiracial Population

7,928 residents of Lansing identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lansing roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Lansing is ranked #51 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lansing is more Multiracial than neighboring Holt (5.8% Multiracial), Waverly (5.1% Multiracial), East Lansing (3.5% Multiracial), and Dimondale (3% Multiracial). Lansing is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgemont Park (7.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.