East Lansing, Michigan
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East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city is within Ingham County, though a small portion lies in Clinton County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 46,525.
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Geography
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Location of East Lansing, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.2 km² (11.3 mi²). 29.1 km² (11.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.
The city's downtown area is centered around Grand River Avenue, a wide tree-lined boulevard that evolved out of the 19th century plank road that connected Lansing to Detroit. Grand River Avenue serves as dividing line between the Michigan State University campus and the rest of the city. Grand River Ave. is lined with many college-oriented businesses, such as bars, tanning salons, coffee shops, head shops, and bookstores. Immediately north of downtown is the so-called "student ghetto". Further north of that is the residential part of the city, which is much like any other suburb. At the very northern tier of the city is several new student-oriented apartment complexes. These new developments are far from the university, but their lower property tax rates allow them to offer students more amenities for their monthly rent.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 46,525 people, 14,390 households, and 5,094 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,596.7/km² (4,136.6/mi²). There are 15,321 housing units at an average density of 525.8/km² (1,362.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 80.91% White, 7.40% African American, 0.33% Native American, 8.21% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 2.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 14,390 households out of which 16.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.6% are married couples living together, 5.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 64.6% are non-families. 36.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the city the population is spread out with 9.0% under the age of 18, 58.6% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 9.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $28,217, and the median income for a family is $61,985. Males have a median income of $43,767 versus $30,556 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,333. 34.8% of the population and 11.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
East Lansing, Michigan is the home of Michigan State University and just to the east of Lansing, Michigan's capital.
Government
The City Council consists of 5 at-large council members who are elected to 2-year terms on odd-numbered years. After each election, the council appoints one of its own as Mayor, and another of its own as Mayor Pro Tem.
As of 2004, the City Council is as follows:
- Mark Meadows - Mayor
- Samir Singh - Mayor Pro Tem
- Beverly Baten - Councilperson
- Vic Loomis - Councilperson
- Bill Sharp - Councilperson
Education
Points of interest
External links
- http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/
- Virtual Michigan: City of East Lansing (http://www.virtualmichigan.com/bycity/east_lan.htm)
- A Brief History of East Lansing, Michigan (http://kevinforsyth.net/ELMI/)
