Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Southfield, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

76,236

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

64.7%49,336

White

24.5%18,667

Two or More

6.7%5,102

Asian

2%1,541

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%1,291

Other

0.3%242

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%37

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%1,374

High School Diploma

16.1%8,991

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%4,018

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%10,913

Associate's Degree

8.8%4,944

Bachelor's Degree

21.8%12,197

Master's Degree

15.5%8,691

Professional Degree

2.6%1,464

Doctorate

0.8%422

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

40.7%

Graduate+

18.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,200

Median Renti

$1,340

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%18,618

Renter-Occupied

46.6%16,242

Total Units

38,305

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%662

$50K–$100K

3%567

$100K–$150K

9.6%1,795

$150K–$200K

18.3%3,415

$200K–$300K

37.9%7,052

$300K–$500K

25.6%4,760

$500K–$1M

1.8%342

$1M+

0.1%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

754

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

1,866

$1,000–$1,250

3,534

$1,250–$1,500

4,227

$1,500–$2,000

3,650

$2,000+

1,475

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%60

2010–2019

1.1%429

2000–2009

5.4%2,054

1990–1999

4.7%1,788

1980–1989

10%3,833

1970–1979

26.5%10,148

1960–1969

23.8%9,108

1950–1959

19.3%7,377

1940–1949

4.9%1,882

1939 or earlier

4.2%1,626

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%27,804

Electricity

18.2%6,351

Bottled/LP Gas

1%357

No Fuel

0.6%197

Fuel Oil

0.3%89

Other

0.1%37

Wood

0.1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,166

Mean Household Incomei

$87,568

Per Capita Incomei

$41,500

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

39,408

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%1,956

$10K–$15K

4.1%1,413

$15K–$20K

5.5%1,906

$20K–$25K

3.6%1,251

$25K–$30K

3.6%1,251

$30K–$35K

3.4%1,191

$35K–$40K

2.5%881

$40K–$45K

4.3%1,509

$45K–$50K

3.3%1,155

$50K–$60K

7.5%2,624

$60K–$75K

11.9%4,162

$75K–$100K

13.8%4,808

$100K–$125K

8.4%2,941

$125K–$150K

7.2%2,507

$150K–$200K

7.7%2,691

$200K+

7.5%2,614

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,4057.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

701

Canada

333

Philippines

261

Mexico

249

United Kingdom

163

China

127

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,865

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

36,671

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,343(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured