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South Lansing, New York
South Lansing, New York is located in New York
South Lansing, New York
South Lansing, New York
Location in New York
South Lansing, New York is located in the United States
South Lansing, New York
South Lansing, New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Tompkins
Town Lansing
Area
 • Total 2.76 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Land 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
842 ft (257 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,078
 • Density 390.44/sq mi (150.77/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
14882 (Lansing)
Area code(s) 607
FIPS code 36-69342
GNIS feature ID 2806984

South Lansing is a special kind of community in New York, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or a town with its own local government.

South Lansing is located in Tompkins County, within the larger Town of Lansing. It includes a few smaller areas like Terpening Corners and Asbury. This area was first recognized as a CDP before the 2020 census.

Where is South Lansing?

South Lansing is found in the northern part of Tompkins County. It's located southeast of the very center of the Town of Lansing. This community is important because it's where the Lansing Town Hall is located. This building is like the main office for the local government of the Town of Lansing.

Getting Around South Lansing

A main road, New York State Route 34, goes right through South Lansing. If you travel north on Route 34, you can reach Auburn, which is about 30 miles away. If you head south, you'll pass through the village of Lansing and arrive in Ithaca, about 7 miles away.

Another road, State Route 34B, briefly joins Route 34 in South Lansing. Route 34B then heads east for about 7 miles to connect with New York State Route 38. This route can take you towards towns like Groton or Freeville. To the west, Route 34B runs next to Route 34 before rejoining it further north in Fleming.

People in South Lansing

The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.

Population Count

According to the 2020 census, there were 1,078 people living in South Lansing. This number helps us understand how many people call this community home.

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