Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area
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| Metro Lansing Lansing-East Lansing MSA Lansing-East Lansing-Owosso CSA |
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Michigan |
| Largest city | Lansing |
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| Area | |
| - Urban | 136.8 sq mi (354.3 km²) |
| - MSA | 1,714.6 sq mi (4,440.8 km²) |
| - CSA | 2,255.6 sq mi (5,842 km²) |
| Elevation | 830-1,050 ft (510 m) |
| Population (2007 est.)1 | |
| - Urban | 300,032 |
| - MSA | 456,440 |
| - CSA | 528,193 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 517, 989 |
| Urban = 2000 Census, MSA/CSA = 2007 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, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 456,440.[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, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placing the population at 528,193.
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.
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[edit] Counties
Lansing-East Lasing MSA
Owosso μSA
[edit] Communities
[edit] Cities and Townships with more than 25,000 inhabitants
- Lansing (Principal City)
- East Lansing (Principal City)
- Meridian Charter Township
- Delta Charter Township
[edit] Cities and Townships with 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 96,622 |
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| 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% | |
| Est. 2007 | 456,440 | 1.9% | |
As of the census[3] 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ United States Census Bureau, 1 July 2006 Population Estimate
- ^ Historial Metropolitan Area Definitions, accessed April 17, 2008
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
