living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87. Age spread: 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,482, and the median income for a family was $34,519. Males had a median income of $26,510 versus $17,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,372. About 4.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over. Transportation Lansing is served by Iowa Highway 9, which terminates on the Black Hawk Bridge leading to Wisconsin. Beginning in 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation revealed plans to replace the Black Hawk Bridge with construction beginning in 2024. Mississippi River Lansing is a river town, right on the main channel of the Mississippi River, and consequently has a resort-like feel from the seasonal recreational boaters. Education The Eastern Allamakee Community School District operates local public schools. New Albin Elementary School Lansing Middle School Kee High School News media The Waukon Standard is the local newspaper. Attractions Old Stone School – Built in 1864 Commercial Fishing Museum – Displays Lansing's history as a fishing town including commercial fishing, the pearl button industry, and ice harvesting. Blackhawk Bridge – Built in 1931 Mount Hosmer – Named after artist Harriet Hosmer after she climbed to the peak on a visit in 1851. Visitors can drive to the top where they can enjoy beautiful views of the Mississippi River and three states (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) Mississippi Explorer – Enjoy a scenic guided boat ride on the Mississippi River Allamakee County Historical Society Museum Fish Farm Mounds Lansing Fish Days Village Creek Bible Camp Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center Notable people James Isham Gilbert - Union general