Southfield, MI Demographics
What is the population of Southfield?
There are 76,107 residents in Southfield, with a median age of 42.1. Of this, 46.44% are males and 53.56% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.18% of the resident pool in Southfield, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.52%. Additionally, 3.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 66,632 people in Southfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 76,107 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 35,344 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 40,763 | -0.4% |
Male Population 46.44%
Female Population 53.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.1 | 1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 69,398 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,199 | 5.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,510 | -8.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.18%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.52%
Not Citizen 3.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 276 | -13.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,940 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,862 | 15.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 551 | -29.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 66,632 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.37%
Moved from Same County 6.56%
Moved from Same State 3.8%
Moved from Different State 0.73%
Same House as Last Year 88.53%
What are the employment statistics in Southfield?
White-collar workers make up 78.98% of the working population in Southfield, while blue-collar employees account for 21.02%. There are also 2,679 entrepreneurs in Southfield (7.39% of the workforce); 25,123 workers employed in private companies (69.28%); and 4,443 people working in governmental institutions (12.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 28,639 | -0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 7,624 | 9.9% |
White Collar 78.98%
Blue Collar 21.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,679 | 1.6% |
| Private Companies | 25,123 | 1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,443 | 5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,018 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 7.39%
Private Companies 69.28%
Governmental Workers 12.25%
Not for Profit Companies 11.08%
How many households are there in Southfield?
There are a total of 34,404 households in Southfield, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.7% of these Southfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.3%. Additionally, 22.54% of households have children and 77.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 34,404 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 18,130 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 16,274 | 4.2% |
Family Households 52.7%
Non-Family Households 47.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,755 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 26,649 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 22.54%
Households without Children 77.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Southfield?
The average annual household income in Southfield is $80,510, while the median household income sits at $63,980 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,593, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,856. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,150 and $50,468, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,510 | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income | $63,980 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 65,570 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Southfield?
There are 37,176 housing units in Southfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 34,404 occupied housing units in Southfield, 51.15% are owner-occupied, while 48.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $222,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,286 per month in Southfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,176 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,388 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,851 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,500 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,463 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,514 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,709 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,999 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,369 | 23.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 345 | 6.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 38 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 34,404 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,596 | 6.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $16,808 | -0.5% |
Owner Occupied 51.15%
Renter Occupied 48.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,008 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,588 | 14.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $222,200 | 21.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $192,000 | 16.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,286 | 5.8% |
With Mortgage 68.24%
Without Mortgage 31.76%
What is the level of education in Southfield?
Approximately 24.89% of the population in Southfield holds a high school degree (that's 15,309 residents), while 28.88% have attained a college certificate (20,278 locals) and 19.27% have a bachelor's degree (11,853 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,524 | 25.2% |
| Some High School | 15,309 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 20,278 | 3.9% |
| Associate Degree | 5,087 | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,853 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,970 | -3.6% |
No High School 2.48%
Some High School 24.89%
Some College 28.88%
Associate Degree 8.27%
Bachelor's Degree 19.27%
Graduate Degree 16.21%
What is the marital status of Southfield residents?
A total of 25,702 people in Southfield have never been married (which represents 39.96% of the total population), while 24,481 of them are wedded (38.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,233 (1.92%) and 9,825 (15.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,702 | -1.3% |
| Married | 24,481 | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1,233 | -13.3% |
| Widowed | 4,305 | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 9,825 | 9,825.0% |
Never Married 39.96%
Married 38.07%
Separated 1.92%
Widowed 6.69%
Divorced 15.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Southfield?
The top three means of transportation people in Southfield use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 29,020 residents commute by car, 580 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 482 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 29,020 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 580 | 5.5% |
| Bicycle | 48 | -9.4% |
| TaxiCab | 80 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 482 | 66.2% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.