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Southfield

Michigan · 76,618 residents · 26.253 sq mi
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Southfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $164,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,618
−2%since 2000
from 78,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,918 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+15%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K73K75K77K79K1990201020202024Southfield
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,076
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,802 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,793
+20%since 2000
from $28,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(30,025)
Black54%(42,259)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(934)
Asian3.1%(2,404)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(51,765)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(16,126)
Black70.1%(53,713)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,709)
Asian2.3%(1,790)
Other6.3%(4,825)
Diversity Score60%(46,008)
Diversity Score
60
−9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southfield, Michigan?

Southfield, Michigan has about 76,618 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Southfield, Michigan earns about $58,076 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Southfield, Michigan?

About 38.9% 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 11.2% 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 890 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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