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Lansing Town, NY

Lansing is a town in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 11,691 at the 2020 census. 

The Town of Lansing has within it a village named Lansing. The town is located on the northern border of Tompkins County and is located just north of the City of Ithaca. 

The Town of Lansing is located on the Eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. 

The area was formerly within the territory of the Cayuga tribe and, in 1780, became part of the Central New York Military Tract to compensate New York's soldiers after they participated in the Revolutionary War. 

The first settlers came in 1781, and John Lemming Jr., secretary to General Philip Schuyler, was charged with granting the land. The Town of Lansing was formed in 1817 from the Town of Genoa, Cayuga County when Tompkins County was founded. The town is named after John Lansing. People from the Town of Lansing were early settlers of Lansing, Michigan, and named it after their hometown; it later became the capital of Michigan. The Watchtower Bible School of Gilead for Jehovah's Witnesses was in South Lansing from 1943 until 1960. The Rogues' Harbor Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. In December 2014, the Lansing Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing freedom from domestic violence as a fundamental human right.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.9 square miles (181.1 km²), of which 60.5 square miles (156.7 km²) of it is land and 9.5 square miles (24.5 km²) of it (13.17%) is water. 

The north town line is the border of Cayuga County, and the west town line is delineated by Cayuga Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. Salmon Creek flows into the lake near Myers.

Health and wellness are paramount in Lansing Town, with Cayuga Medical Center offering comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Mental health support is available through Tompkins County Mental Health Services, while fitness centers like the YMCA of Ithaca and Island Health & Fitness promote physical activity. Residents can also engage in wellness programs at Lansing Community Library, outdoor activities at Taughannock Falls State Park, and fitness classes organized by Lansing Parks and Recreation, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle within the community.

Top Sites in Lansing Town, NY: Buttermilk Falls State Park, Cornell Botanic Gardens, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

ZIP Codes: 14882. Area codes: 315, 607. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Incorporated: 1817. Area: 69.94 sq mi (181.15 km²).

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What are the demographics of Lansing Town, NY?

The largest Lansing town racial/ethnic groups are White (75.4%) followed by Asian (12.4%) and Black (4.6%). With 11,702 people, Lansing town is the 211th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Lansing town, because Elma with 11,692 people, and Canton town with 11,681 people are right behind you.

What is the median income of Lansing Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Lansing town households was $90,349. Lansing town households made slightly more than Germantown households ($90,280) and Gilbertsville households ($90,313). The median age for Lansing town residents is 40.2 years old.

What is the poverty rate in Lansing Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Lansing town households was $90,349. Lansing town households made slightly more than Germantown households ($90,280) and Gilbertsville households ($90,313). However, 5.7% of Lansing town families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Lansing

Tompkins County

The YMCA

NYS Parks

New York Demographics

Lansing Community Library

Island Health & Fitness

Nutrition by Tanya

Buttermilk Falls State Park

Cornell Botanic Gardens

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

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