East Lansing, MI Population by Age

The median age in East Lansing, MI is 21.4, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 7.14% were under the age of 15, 65.70% aged 15 to 29, 18.33% aged 30 to 64, 7.25% aged 65 to 84, and 1.59% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

East Lansing, MI population age distribution

A complete breakdown of East Lansing's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 943 2.08%
5 to 9 years 1,333 2.94%
10 to 14 years 961 2.12%
15 to 19 years 11,549 25.44%
20 to 24 years 15,903 35.03%
25 to 29 years 2,375 5.23%
30 to 34 years 1,813 3.99%
35 to 39 years 1,289 2.84%
40 to 44 years 1,136 2.5%
45 to 49 years 1,428 3.15%
50 to 54 years 935 2.06%
55 to 59 years 864 1.9%
60 to 64 years 856 1.89%
65 to 69 years 1,158 2.55%
70 to 74 years 982 2.16%
75 to 79 years 676 1.49%
80 to 84 years 478 1.05%
85 years and over 724 1.59%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: East Lansing Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

East Lansing, MI population by age group

Key stats
30,689
Population under 25 years
6,613
Population aged 25-44
4,083
Population aged 45-64
4,018
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

East Lansing, MI population by age group.

The largest age group is 20 to 24 years with a population of 15,903 (35.03% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in East Lansing, MI was for the group of age 20 to 24 years with a population of 15,903 (35.03%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in East Lansing, MI was the 80 to 84 years with a population of 478 (1.05%).

East Lansing, MI population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of East Lansing, MI's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

East Lansing, MI population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 37,339 (82.24% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 4,046 8.91%
18 to 64 years 37,339 82.24%
65 years and over 4,018 8.85%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • East Lansing 's population under 18 was 8.91%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • East Lansing's working population (between 18 and 64) was 82.24%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • East Lansing's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 8.85% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

East Lansing, MI population pyramid

Population pyramid for East Lansing, MI is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the East Lansing's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for East Lansing, MI, is 8.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for East Lansing, MI, is 10.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for East Lansing, MI is 19.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for East Lansing, MI is 9.5.

FIGURE 3

East Lansing, MI population pyramid

East Lansing population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the East Lansing, MI's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 569 374 943
5 to 9 years 710 623 1,333
10 to 14 years 445 516 961
15 to 19 years 5,492 6,057 11,549
20 to 24 years 7,770 8,133 15,903
25 to 29 years 1,224 1,151 2,375
30 to 34 years 1,156 657 1,813
35 to 39 years 675 614 1,289
40 to 44 years 557 579 1,136
45 to 49 years 698 730 1,428
50 to 54 years 454 481 935
55 to 59 years 311 553 864
60 to 64 years 468 388 856
65 to 69 years 553 605 1,158
70 to 74 years 421 561 982
75 to 79 years 302 374 676
80 to 84 years 136 342 478
85 years and over 366 358 724

Things to know

What is the population of East Lansing, MI under 18?

East Lansing's population under the age of 18 is 4,046, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 8.91% of the total resident population of East Lansing, MI.

What is the aging population in East Lansing, MI?

East Lansing's population aged 65 years and above was 4,018. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 8.85% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
East Lansing, MI Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of East Lansing Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the East Lansing population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for East Lansing. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of East Lansing by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in East Lansing.

Key observations

The largest age group in East Lansing, MI was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 15,903 (35.03%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in East Lansing, MI was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 478 (1.05%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the East Lansing is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of East Lansing total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for East Lansing Population by Age. You can refer the same here

East Lansing, MI Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in East Lansing - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the East Lansing population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of East Lansing. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 37,339 (82.24% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the East Lansing population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in East Lansing is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the East Lansing is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for East Lansing Population by Age. You can refer the same here

East Lansing, MI Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the East Lansing, MI population pyramid, which represents the East Lansing population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for East Lansing, MI, is 8.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for East Lansing, MI, is 10.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for East Lansing, MI is 19.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for East Lansing, MI is 9.5.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the East Lansing population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the East Lansing for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the East Lansing for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the East Lansing for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for East Lansing Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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