The Lansing–East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area located in Central Michigan defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and encompassing the counties of Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 473,203. It ranks as Michigan's third-largest metropolitan area behind metropolitan Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Description
The metropolitan area was originally defined as only including Ingham County in 1950, but Eaton and Clinton counties were added in 1960. Ionia County was added in 1973, but taken out a decade later for the 1990 Census.Historical Metropolitan Area Definitions, accessed January 13, 2013 Shiawassee County was added in 2018 after commuting flows increased enough for it to qualify as an "outlying county" but was removed when core-based statistical areas (CBSAs) were re-delineated in 2023. It forms a combined statistical area (CSA) with Metro Lansing designated the Lansing-East Lansing-Owosso, MI CSA, which had a population of 541,624 at the 2020 census.
The Lansing Urban Area, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, which measures the extent of the built-up area, had a population of 313,532 as of the 2010 census.
Counties CountySeat2025 estimate2020 CensusChangeAreaDensityInghamMasonEatonCharlotteClintonSt. JohnsTotal
Communities
Cities and Townships with more than 25,000 inhabitants Lansing (Principal City) East Lansing (Principal City) Meridian Charter Township Delta Charter Township Delhi Charter Township
Cities and Townships with 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants DeWitt Charter Township Bath Charter Township
Demographics
2020 As of the census of 2020, there were 473,546 people residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.6% White, 8.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 7.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.
2010 As of the census of 2010, there were 464,036 people, 183,442 households, and 112,131 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 81.6% White, 8.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.
As of the 2010 American Community Survey estimates, the median income for a household in the MSA was $47,731, and the median income for a family was $60,602. The per capita income for the MSA was $23,359. The region's foreign-born population sat at 7.0%.
See also Michigan census statistical areas
References
External links Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau