East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing: The capital of Michigan.
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 179 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7370,-84.4839 |
| Altitude | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 23:14:42 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,293 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
East Lansing is located at 42°44'13"N 84°29'2"W (42.7369800, -84.4838700).
East Lansing map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1John M. Patriarche Park
960 Alton Street, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15173371731 | Website available
2Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University
547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States View details
Phone: +15178844800 | Website available
3Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15173530452 | Website available
4Horticulture Gardens
1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States View details
Phone: +15173550443 | Website available
5W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States View details
Phone: +15178848486 | Website available
Where to Eat in East Lansing
1Jimmy John's
143 N Harrison Rd #100, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15176642900 | Website available
Where to Stay in East Lansing
1Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing
2841 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15176572875 | Website available
2SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
1100 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15177632033 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in East Lansing
1East Lansing City Hall
410 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 View details
Phone: +15173371731 | Website available
2US Department of Agriculture-Inspc
3001 Coolidge Rd # 150, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15173376847
3US Agricultural Research Services
Usda Regional Poultry Research Laboratory, 4279 Mt Hope Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15173376828 | Website available
4US Agricultural Department
Msu 494 Plant, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States View details
Phone: +15173550271 | Website available
5US Agricultural Research Services
East Lansing, MI 48824, United States View details
Phone: +15173557456
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Lansing, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261436 | Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing (MI) | 48823 |
| 171100 | Michigan State University | East Lansing (MI) | 48824-1046 |
| 169628 | Michigan State University-College of Law | East Lansing (MI) | 48824-1300 |
| 484118 | Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing | Lansing (MI) | 48912-4686 |
| 461944 | Protege Academy | East Lansing (MI) | 48823-8660 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Lansing, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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