Lansing, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Lansing's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lansing is a small community located in Minnesota, within Mower County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 737th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lansing is 60.5 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 3.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lansing is $44,063. This is 51% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 131% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lansing, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lansing is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.5% vs 5.1%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lansing, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.