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Lansing, KS


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Lansing, Kansas

Lansing, Kansas, in Leavenworth county, is 20 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lansing has a population of 9,199.

The People and Families of Lansing

In Lansing, about 44% of adults are married. Lansing is considered a city for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lansing had a median family income of $65,639. Lansing is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Lansing finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Lansing is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lansing Housing

About 80% of housing units in Lansing are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Lansing pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Lansing, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Lansing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLansing Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLansing Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLansing People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lansing Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lansing Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lansing College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lansing, KS

Comparing Lansing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime43

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