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Southfield

Michigan · 78,296 residents · 26.253 sq mi
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Southfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,802. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $151,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,296
+3%since 1990
from 75,728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,982 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,885 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+3%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K73K75K77K79K1990201020202024Southfield
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,802
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,579 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,096
+33%since 1990
from $21,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(51,350)
Black28.9%(21,906)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,049)
Asian2.5%(1,890)
Diversity Score58.8%(44,530)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(30,025)
Black54%(42,259)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(934)
Asian3.1%(2,404)
Diversity Score66.1%(51,765)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southfield, Michigan?

Southfield, Michigan has about 78,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Southfield, Michigan earns about $51,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southfield, Michigan expensive?

In Southfield, Michigan, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Southfield, Michigan?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southfield, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southfield, Michigan?

About 7.4% of people in Southfield, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southfield, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Southfield, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,568 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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