Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area
Metro Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing MSA Lansing-East Lansing-Owosso CSA | |
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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
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| Area | |
| • Urban | 136.8 sq mi (354 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 (2008 est.)1 | |
| • Urban | 300,032 |
| • MSA | 454,035 |
| • CSA | 524,915 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 517, 989 |
| Urban = 2000 Census, MSA/CSA = 2008 Estimate | |
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, 2008 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 454,035.[1] 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.[2]
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 2000 census, the CSA had a population of 519,415, with a July 1, 2008 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 524,915.
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.
Counties
Lansing-East Lansing MSA
Owosso μSA
Communities
Cities and Townships with more than 25,000 inhabitants
- Lansing (Principal City)
- East Lansing (Principal City)
- Meridian Charter Township
- Delta Charter Township
Cities and Townships with 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants
Demographics
| 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% | |
| 2008 (est.) | 454,035 |
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
External links
- Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
