Demographics in East Lansing, MI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is East Lansing?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

45,394

Male

22,326

49.2%

Female

23,068

50.8%

Median Age

21.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

73.8%

Black

7.9%

Hispanic

6.3%

Asian

9.3%

Two or More

7.8%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.5%

High School or Higher

25.4%

Foreign Born

10.8%

Veterans

1.7%

Married

18.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

East Lansing, MI has a population of 45,394 with a median age of 21.3. The racial makeup is 73.8% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 7.9% Black, 9.3% Asian. About 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.8%.