Lansing (village), New York facts for kids
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Lansing
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 Lansing
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Settled | |
| Incorporated | December 19, 1974 |
| Named for | John Lansing Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.63 sq mi (11.99 km2) |
| • Land | 4.61 sq mi (11.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,648 |
| • Density | 791.32/sq mi (305.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14850
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-41223 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0955042 |
Lansing is a small village in Tompkins County, New York. It is a suburb of Ithaca. In 2020, about 3,648 people lived there.
The Village of Lansing is part of the larger Town of Lansing. It is located just north of the City of Ithaca.
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Lansing's History
The Village of Lansing officially became a village in 1974. Before that, the land was home to the Cayuga tribe. Later, it became part of a special area called the Central New York Military Tract.
The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is partly located in the eastern part of the village.
Where is Lansing?
Lansing is located at 42°29′15″N 76°29′9″W / 42.48750°N 76.48583°W.
The village covers about 4.6 square miles (12.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Lansing is found at the southern end of Cayuga Lake. It shares borders with the Towns of Dryden and Ithaca. It also borders the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Major roads like New York State Route 13 and New York State Route 34 pass through or near the village.
Who Lives in Lansing?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,039 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,281 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,417 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,529 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,648 | 3.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,417 people living in Lansing. There were many different types of households. About 23% of households had children under 18.
The average age of people in the village was 32 years old. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Lansing
Most of the Village of Lansing is part of the Ithaca City School District. Some other parts are in the Lansing Central School District. Students in the Ithaca district usually attend Ithaca High School.
Famous People from Lansing
- Karel Husa: A famous classical composer and conductor. He was also a professor at Cornell University and won a Pulitzer Prize for Music.
- Thomas D. O'Rourke: An educator, engineer, and professor at Cornell University's College of Engineering.
- Roy H. Park Jr.: The son of Roy H. Park. He is a philanthropist, which means he gives money to good causes. He leads the Triad Foundation.
See also
In Spanish: Lansing (villa) para niños
