East Lansing, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of East Lansing increased by 1,973. In this period, the peak population was 49,025 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 46,555 | - | - |
| 2001 | 46,530 | -25 | -0.05% |
| 2002 | 46,701 | 171 | 0.37% |
| 2003 | 46,923 | 222 | 0.48% |
| 2004 | 47,069 | 146 | 0.31% |
| 2005 | 46,810 | -259 | -0.55% |
| 2006 | 46,221 | -589 | -1.26% |
| 2007 | 46,153 | -68 | -0.15% |
| 2008 | 45,836 | -317 | -0.69% |
| 2009 | 45,724 | -112 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 48,597 | 2,873 | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 48,700 | 103 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 48,773 | 73 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 48,527 | -246 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 48,384 | -143 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 48,544 | 160 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 48,982 | 438 | 0.90% |
| 2017 | 49,025 | 43 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 47,825 | -1,200 | -2.45% |
| 2019 | 48,028 | 203 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 47,688 | -340 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 34,500 | -13,188 | -27.65% |
| 2022 | 47,269 | 12,769 | 37.01% |
| 2023 | 48,528 | 1,259 | 2.66% |
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East Lansing, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, East Lansing's population increased by 2,042 (4.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, East Lansing's population decreased by 909 (1.87%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, East Lansing's population increased by 840 (1.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
East Lansing's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 48,528.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, East Lansing's population peaked in year 2017 at 49,025.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, East Lansing's population was lowest in year 2021 at 34,500.
East Lansing, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of East Lansing grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, East Lansing had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population grew 4.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
East Lansing annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.18% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 East Lansing population grew the most, with an increase of 12,769 people (a 37.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 East Lansing population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 13,188 people (a 27.65% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is East Lansing, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, East Lansing's population increased by 14,028 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 12,769 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,259 (2.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of East Lansing, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of East Lansing increased by 1 (0%). The population was highest at 49,025 in the year 2017 and lowest at 34,500 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)