East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing: The capital of Michigan. It is located on the Red Cedar River in the central part of the state. East Lansing is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan State University campus and the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts.
About
East Lansing is a city located in the county of Ingham in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,610 and a population density of 1,320 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,676 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about East Lansing
| Population : | 45,676 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Ingham County |
| Postal code : | 48823–48826 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 517 |
| Area : | 35.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:28:37 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,293 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Lansing is located at 42°44'13"N 84°29'2"W (42.7369800, -84.4838700).
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- Official Website
Official website of East Lansing
Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Lansing decreased by 2.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 46,610 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,727 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,792 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,531 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,389 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,565 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,038 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,090 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,890 | -2.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,176 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,676 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in East Lansing
1 John M. Patriarche Park
960 Alton Street, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University
547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Horticulture Gardens
1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in East Lansing
1 Jimmy John's
143 N Harrison Rd #100, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in East Lansing
1 Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing
2841 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
1100 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in East Lansing
1 East Lansing City Hall
410 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 ➦ Show Map
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2 US Department of Agriculture-Inspc
3001 Coolidge Rd # 150, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 US Agricultural Research Services
Usda Regional Poultry Research Laboratory, 4279 Mt Hope Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
Msu 494 Plant, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 US Agricultural Research Services
East Lansing, MI 48824, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in East Lansing (33)
People born in East Lansing, including ice hockey goaltender Ryan Miller, historian of science Lorraine Daston, statistician and writer Nate Silver, .
List
- Douglas A. Irwin (American economist) he was born in 31/10/1962
- Spencer Abraham (United States Senator & Secretary of Energy) he was born in 12/06/1952
- Andrew McClurg (American legal academic) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Chuck Bullough (American football player and coach) he was born in 03/03/1969
- Curtis Cregan (American actor) he was born in 18/01/1977
- Daniel Gross (American journalist) he was born in 04/08/1967
- David Cook (game designer) he was born in 01/01/1934
- Farah Stockman (American journalist) she was born in 21/05/1974
- Jim Brandstatter (American sportscaster and radio color commentator) he was born in 19/06/1950
- Molly Fletcher (author and Motivational Speaker) she was born in 20/09/1971
- Robert Alan Moss (American pediatrician)
- Timothy Hwang (American businessman) he was born in 20/02/1992
- Matt Baker (Player of American Football) he was born in 11/05/1983
- Ryan Riess (American poker player) he was born in 21/06/1990
- James Sherburne he was born in 22/05/1925
- Rob Laurie (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 19/05/1970
- Thomas Jackson (American basketball player) he was born in 23/05/1980
- David Ernesto Panama Sandoval (Salvadoran politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
Schools in East Lansing
College & universities near East Lansing, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261436 | Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing (MI) | 48823 |
| 171100 | Michigan State University | East Lansing (MI) | 48824-1046 |
| 484118 | Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing | Lansing (MI) | 48912-4686 |
| 169628 | Michigan State University-College of Law | East Lansing (MI) | 48824-1300 |
| 461944 | Protege Academy | East Lansing (MI) | 48823-8660 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Lansing, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNS | East Lansing station | 1240 South Harrison Road | RAIL |
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| JXN | Jackson station | 501 E. Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
Post offices near East Lansing
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing Post Office | East Lansing (MI) | 48823 |
| Merrill Str Post Office | Lansing (MI) | 48912 |
| Okem Post Office | Okemos (MI) | 48864 |
| Downtown Lansing Post Office | Lansing (MI) | 48933 |
| Lansing Post Office | Lansing (MI) | 48924 |
Other cities in Ingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ingham County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 112,640 | The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. |
| Holt | 23,973 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Okemos | 21,369 | Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Haslett | 19,220 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Mason | 8,389 | City in Michigan |
| Aurelius | 4,341 | Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States |
| Williamston | 3,928 | Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Onondaga | 3,247 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Leslie | 2,415 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Edgemont Park | 2,358 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Bunker Hill | 2,155 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Webberville | 1,300 | City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,240 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| White Oak | 1,189 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Eden | 597 | Township in Mason County, Michigan |
| Dansville | 564 | Village in Ingham Township, Ingham County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
East Lansing distances to largest Michigan cities
