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Laingsburg, MI


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Laingsburg, Michigan

Laingsburg, Michigan is 15 miles NE of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Shiawassee county. The population of the city is 1,223.

The People and Families of Laingsburg

In Laingsburg, about 61% of adults are married. The size of households in Laingsburg is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Laingsburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laingsburg had a median family income of $47,656.

Political Inclinations

Among Laingsburg political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Laingsburg Housing

Of the housing in Laingsburg, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Laingsburg, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Laingsburg Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Laingsburg, MI

Comparing Laingsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity21
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime56
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