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CITY · 2010 ACS

South Lyon

Michigan · 11,327 residents · 3.741 sq mi
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South Lyon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,297. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $172,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

11,327
+13%since 2000
from 10,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,028 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024South Lyon
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,297
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$27,961
+7%since 2000
from $26,187 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$172,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$723
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $701 in 2000
US average: $853
57.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
6.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
37.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(9,591)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(161)
Asian1%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(756)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(10,547)
Black0.8%(91)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(309)
Asian1.7%(188)
Other2.9%(326)
Diversity Score18.9%(2,142)
19
+151%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
12.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
43.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
53.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lyon, Michigan?

South Lyon, Michigan has about 11,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Lyon, Michigan?

The typical household in South Lyon, Michigan earns about $51,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lyon, Michigan expensive?

In South Lyon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $172,000, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in South Lyon, Michigan?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Lyon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lyon, Michigan?

About 5.2% of people in South Lyon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lyon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lyon, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,470 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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