Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area

Metro Lansing Lansing–East Lansing MSA Lansing–East Lansing–Owosso CSA
Metropolitan Area
Location of the Lansing–East Lansing–Owosso CSA and its components:   Lansing–East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area   Owosso Micropolitan Statistical Area
Country	United States
State	Michigan
Largest city	Lansing
Counties	List In MSA: Clinton Eaton Ingham Additional in CSA: Shiawassee
Area
• Urban	158.1 sq mi (409 km2)
• MSA	1,714.6 sq mi (4,441 km2)
• CSA	2,255.6 sq mi (5,842 km2)
Elevation	830−1,050 ft (510 m)
Population  (2010)
• Urban	313,532
• MSA	464,036
• CSA	534,684
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	517, 989

The Lansing–East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area is a three-county metropolitan area located in Central Michigan defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and encompassing the counties of Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham. The region is colloquially referred to as "Mid" or Central Michigan, and less often as "Greater Lansing". As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 464,036. It ranks as Michigan's third-largest metropolitan area behind metropolitan Detroit and Grand Rapids.

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.

The Lansing–East Lansing–Owosso Combined Statistical Area includes the Lansing–East Lansing MSA, plus the Owosso μSA, which includes Shiawassee County. As of the 2010 census, the CSA had a population of 534,684.

The Lansing Urban Area, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, which measures the extent of the built environment, had a population of 313,532 as of the 2010 census.

Counties

Lansing–East Lansing MSA

• Eaton County
• Clinton County
• Ingham County

Owosso μSA

• Shiawassee County

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

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	96,622		—
1910	106,938		10.7%
1920	134,041		25.3%
1930	172,489		28.7%
1940	191,411		11.0%
1950	244,159		27.6%
1960	298,949		22.4%
1970	378,423		26.6%
1980	416,667		10.1%
1990	432,674		3.8%
2000	447,734		3.5%
2010	464,036		3.6%
2018 (est.)	481,893		3.8%

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

External links

• Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
• Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau