Lansing

The City in Brief

Founded: 1837 (incorporated, 1849)

Head Official: Mayor Tony Benavides (NP) (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 130,414

1990: 127,321

2000: 119,128

2003 estimate: 118,379

Percent change, 1990–2000: -6.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: 122nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 142nd

U.S. rank in 2000: 204th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 420,000

1990: 432,684

2000: 447,728

Percent change, 1990–2000: 3.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 81st

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 92nd

Area: 35.24 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 880 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 48° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 30.8 inches of rain, 48.9 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Government, trade, services, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 6.4% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $17,924 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 6,601

Major Colleges and Universities: Michigan State University (in East Lansing), Lansing Community College

Daily Newspaper: Lansing State Journal