Lansing is the U.S. state capital of Michigan. It is primarily in Ingham County, but parts of the city stretch west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The town population is over 114,000, making it Michigan's fifth-largest city. Referred to as "Mid-Michigan," the Lansing metropolitan area is an significant hub for educational, cultural, political, economic, and industrial functions. Neighboring East Lansing is home to Michigan State Institution, a public-research university with more than 50,000 enrolments.