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Demographic Analysis of Lansing-Eaton Neighborhood: Black Plurality and Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Lansing-Eaton neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan, exhibits a Black Plurality demographic composition. African Americans comprise 44% of the population in 2022. The area demonstrates Moderate Diversity, with white (42%) and Hispanic (9%) populations also significantly represented. The median income in 2022 is $45,100, a decrease from 2021. Lansing-Eaton's proximity to the Michigan State Capitol is a notable characteristic.
Over the past decade, Lansing-Eaton has transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to one with a Black Plurality. In 2013, non-white populations constituted 66% of residents. The African American population has remained the largest group, growing from 38% in 2013 to 44% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 17% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The white population increased from 34% to 42% over the same period.
The median income in Lansing-Eaton has grown from $36,171 in 2013 to $45,100 in 2022, an increase of 24.7%. This growth was not steady. A significant increase occurred between 2013 and 2014 (from $36,171 to $41,512), followed by gradual increases until 2019, when it peaked at $48,028. Subsequent years saw a slight decline, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The periods of significant income growth (2013-2016) coincided with increases in both the Black and white populations. The slight decline in median income since 2019 correlates with a small increase in the Black population percentage and a decrease in the Asian population.
The demographic shifts in Lansing-Eaton reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The growth in the Asian population mirrors national trends of increasing Asian American populations in many U.S. cities.
The median income growth in Lansing-Eaton has not kept pace with national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of 36.3%. This suggests that Lansing-Eaton may be lagging behind national economic growth rates.
The neighborhood's transition to a more diverse community with a Black Plurality is noteworthy in the context of Michigan's overall demographics, where the state is predominantly white. This suggests that Lansing-Eaton may be emerging as a hub of diversity within the broader region.
