Guide · checked October 22, 2026
How many people carry around Lansing
As of September 1, 2026, the seven counties around Lansing held 77,459 active concealed pistol licenses. Barry County carries at the highest rate, 14.6 licenses per 100 adults; Ingham County the lowest, 6.7.
County by county
Active means a license that is valid today. Lapsed means someone held a license and let it expire. The per-adult rate divides active licenses by Census estimates of residents 18 and over; you have to be 21 for a license, so the share of eligible adults runs a little higher.
| County | Active | Per 100 adults | Lapsed | Lapsed share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | 22,181 | 14.0 | 9,610 | 30% |
| Ingham County | 15,678 | 6.7 | 9,442 | 38% |
| Eaton County | 11,120 | 12.7 | 5,608 | 34% |
| Clinton County | 8,015 | 12.5 | 3,576 | 31% |
| Shiawassee County | 7,595 | 14.1 | 3,789 | 33% |
| Barry County | 7,424 | 14.6 | 3,273 | 31% |
| Ionia County | 5,446 | 10.3 | 2,486 | 31% |
What stands out
Livingston County has the most licenses outright, 22,181. Ingham County has 15,678 but the lowest rate: its adult population is the largest of the seven. The higher rates sit in the counties farther from the capital.
Lapsing is common everywhere: 37,784 licenses across the seven counties have expired. Ingham County has the highest share, 38% of all its licenses.
Where the numbers come from
The Michigan State Police publish license counts by county every month, and these are from the September 1, 2026 report. They don't publish by city or township, so a town's figures are its county's. Adult population is the U.S. Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates of residents 18 and over.
Questions
Which county near Lansing has the most CPL holders?
Livingston County, with 22,181 active licenses as of September 1, 2026. By rate, Barry County leads at 14.6 per 100 adults.
How often do these numbers change?
The State Police republish the county report every month. This page is updated from it; the date above is the report it uses.
Sources
- Michigan State Police: CPL Applications by County and Status, as of September 1, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates of residents 18 and over
Checked October 22, 2026. Rules and fees change; the linked sources are the final word. This guide is general information, not legal advice.