City · Michigan
Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, city, in Oakland County, Michigan. Southfield had 76,111 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 76,618 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 76,236 (±38). GEOID 2674900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
76,111
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 76,618 · ACS 2020-2024: 76,236 ±38
Median household income
$68,166
±$2,471 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$236,200
±$5,915 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,340
±$28 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Southfield and what county is it in?
Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 26.3 square miles of land, 2,917 residents per square mile in 2020.
Southfield is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Southfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 76,111 people lived in Southfield on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 76,618 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 76,236 (±38).
| Measure | Southfield | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 76,236 ±38 | 1,279,825 | +3,062 |
| Households | 34,860 ±802 | 530,460 | +2,515 |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.05 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 38,305 ±758 | 561,348 | +3,185 |
Southfield's population since 2000
From 78,296 in 2000 to 76,111 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Southfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Southfield?
The median resident of Southfield is 42.3 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 64.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.5%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southfield | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±2.0 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±1.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±1.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±1.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±0.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.5% ±2.0 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 64.7% ±2.1 pts | 12.7% | −4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1% ±1.2 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0% ±1.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±0.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7% ±1.9 pts | 51.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9% ±1.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8% ±1.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Southfield earn?
Half of Southfield's 34,860 households earn less than $68,166 a year (±$2,471), against $97,760 in Oakland County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $68,556 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southfield | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,166 ±$2,471 | $97,760 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,568 ±$3,425 | $134,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,500 ±$1,568 | $56,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±1.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 8.5% | −8.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±0.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±1.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Southfield?
Owners occupy 53.4% of Southfield's occupied homes and renters 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,200 by its owner (±$5,915). The median renter pays $1,340 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southfield | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,200 ±$5,915 | $343,600 | +$44,581 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340 ±$28 | $1,376 | −$45 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1% ±4.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,779 ±$47 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.4% ±2.1 pts | 72.7% | +5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.6% ±2.1 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 38,305 ±758 | 561,348 | +3,185 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.9% ±1.7 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Southfield building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Southfield in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Southfield work and get to work?
71.0% of Southfield's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Southfield | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±1.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0% ±2.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.0% ±1.7 pts | 20.2% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±1.0 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Southfield?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Southfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,616 (Tract 1603) to $122,721 (Tract 1607).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1606Oakland County | 4,988 | $93,952 |
| Tract 1609Oakland County | 4,575 | $61,875 |
| Tract 1612Oakland County | 4,561 | $99,207 |
| Tract 1613Oakland County | 4,446 | $82,750 |
| Tract 1618Oakland County | 4,276 | $73,769 |
| Tract 1605Oakland County | 4,221 | $84,129 |
| Tract 1611Oakland County | 4,077 | $49,714 |
| Tract 1620Oakland County | 3,975 | $71,064 |
| Tract 1608Oakland County | 3,957 | $81,046 |
| Tract 1623Oakland County | 3,916 | $67,597 |
| Tract 1614Oakland County | 3,627 | $51,179 |
| Tract 1604Oakland County | 3,525 | $72,052 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Southfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Southfield compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Southfield is the 507th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Southfield ranks 768th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 875th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 768th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 429th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 472nd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 148th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 624th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 764th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,309th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 160th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 815th | 1,356 |
Southfield's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Southfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Southfield?
5 of the 57 figures for Southfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Southfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Southfield.