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Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area

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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-Michigan", and less often as "Greater Lansing". As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 447,728, with a July 1, 2006 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 454,044.[1] The total area (including water) of the metropolitan area is 1,714.67 mi² (4,441 km²). It ranks as Michigan's third largest metropolitan area behind metropolitan Detroit, and Grand Rapids.

The larger Lansing-East Lansing-Owosso Combined Statistical Area, includes the Lansing-East Lansing MSA, plus the Owosso μSA, which includes Shiawassee County. As of the 2000 census, the CSA had a population of 519,415, with a July 1, 2006 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 526,956.

The Lansing Urban Area, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, which measures the extent of the built environment, had a population of 300,032 as of the 2000 census with an area of 136.8 mi² (354.4 km²).

Counties

Lansing-East Lasing MSA

Owosso μSA

Communities

Cities and Townships with more than 25,000 inhabitants

Cities and Townships with 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950244,159—
1960298,94922.4%
1970378,42326.6%
1980416,66710.1%
1990432,6743.8%
2000447,7343.5%
2006 (est.)454,044

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 447,728 people, 172,413 households, and 109,994 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 84.40% White, 8.09% African American, 0.50% Native American, 2.63% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73% of the population. The region's foreign-born population sat at 4.6%, and was estimated to be 5.9% as of 2005.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $44,441, and the median income for a family was $55,698. The per capita income for the MSA was $21,653.

See Also

References

  1. ^ July 1, 2006 est. by Census Bureau
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