Lansing, Michigan

Geography The city is located in the southern part of the lower peninsula where the Grand River meets the Red Cedar River[?].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 91.3 km² (35.2 mi²). 90.8 km² (35.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 119,128 people, 49,505 households, and 28,366 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,312.3/km² (3,399.0/mi²). There are 53,159 housing units at an average density of 585.6/km² (1,516.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 65.28% White, 21.91% African American, 0.80% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.54% from other races, and 4.60% from two or more races. 9.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 49,505 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% are married couples living together, 17.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% are non-families. 33.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the city the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $34,833, and the median income for a family is $41,283. Males have a median income of $32,648 versus $27,051 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,924. 16.9% of the population and 13.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.2% are under the age of 18 and 9.0% are 65 or older.

Economy

• As the state capital, the state employs many in the area.
• General Motors has several manufacturing plants in and around the city.

Law and Government

• An elected Mayor leads the city government.
• A city council is comprised of representatives of individual wards and at-large members.

History

• 1847 - The state capital is moved from Detroit to Lansing Township.
• 1859 - The City of Lansing is officially incorporated.
• 1879 - New State Capitol dedicated. The structure cost $1,510,130.

Colleges and Universities

• Lansing Community College[?]

Sports Teams

• The Lansing Lugnuts[?] is a Minor League Baseball[?] team.

External link

• The city's official website is http://www.cityoflansingmi.com/