Lansing, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

27,614

Unemployment

12.3%

Poverty

16.7%

Median Home

$132,000

Median Income

$57,659

Median Rent

$1,036

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Lansing SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Lansing, IL Cost Of Living

98
Lansing's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lansing	Illinois	National Average
Overall	98	98	100

Services	114	95	100
Groceries	107	97	100
Health	97	99	100
Housing	76	96	100
Transportation	112	105	100
Utilities	94	94	100

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Rankings for Lansing in Illinois

Ranks #25 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #40 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #184 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Lansing, IL

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Population over time in Lansing

Year	Population	% Change
2020	27,614	-1.9%
2019	28,141	-0.6%
2018	28,308	-0.2%
2017	28,369	-0.3%
2016	28,445	-0.1%
2015	28,486	0.4%
2014	28,378	0.4%
2013	28,270	0.4%
2012	28,158	0.5%
2011	28,005	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lansing

White

32.7% (9,022)

African American

42.9% (11,840)

American Indian

0.6% (171)

Asian

2.9% (788)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (17)

Two Or More

3.7% (1,026)

Hispanic

17.2% (4,750)

Race	Lansing	IL	USA
White	32.7%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	42.9%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.6%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.9%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	17.2%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Lansing

Female

56.3% (15,542)

Male

43.7% (12,071)

Gender	Lansing	IL	USA
Female	56.3%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	43.7%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lansing for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (1,104)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (1,380)

High School / GED

33.0% (9,112)

Some College

24.0% (6,627)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (2,209)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (4,970)

Master's Degree

7.0% (1,932)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (276)

Education	Lansing	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lansing, Illinois

Less than $10,000

7.1% (197,187)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.0% (82,011)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.3% (256,575)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.2% (226,495)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.8% (407,487)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.6% (595,676)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (351,698)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.2% (421,112)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.3% (117,747)

$200,000 or more

3.8% (105,406)

Income	Lansing	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	7.1%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.0%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.3%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.2%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.8%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.6%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.2%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.3%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.8%	8.8%	8.3%