Southfield, MI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    76,236
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.3
    0.475% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.3%
    8.71% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,166
    3.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $236,200
    4.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    36,671
    0.543% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Southfield, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Southfield, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Southfield, MI are Lawrence Technological University (652 degrees awarded in 2024), Northwestern Technological Institute (473 degrees), and Abcott Institute (106 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Southfield, MI was $236,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

    Most people in Southfield, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Southfield, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Southfield, MI is home to a population of 76.2k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.73% of Southfield, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.13k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.64 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.3k people) in Southfield, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Southfield, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southfield, MI was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southfield, MI
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      49.3k ± 1.62k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      18.7k ± 1.53k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.3k ± 973
    1.69%
    Hispanic Population
    1.29k people

    In 2024, there were 2.64 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.3k people) in Southfield, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.69% of the people in Southfield, MI are hispanic (1.29k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Southfield, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.13k people
    7.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.56k people

    As of 2024, 6.73% of Southfield, MI residents (5.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southfield, MI was 7.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,278 ± 222
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      407 ± 120
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      394 ± 189

    Southfield, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Southfield, MI.

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Southfield, MI has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.63% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.85%
    Uninsured
    48%
    Employer Coverage
    17.6%
    Medicaid
    16.1%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    0.63%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southfield, MI declined by 7.45% from 4.16% to 3.85%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southfield, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Southfield, MI employs 36.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Southfield, MI were Manufacturing (6,053 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,958 people), and Retail Trade (4,415 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,703), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,657), and Construction ($69,464).

    Employment

    Occupations

    36.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,721
    0.543%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southfield, MI grew at a rate of 0.543%, from 36.5k employees to 36.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southfield, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,868 people), Management Occupations (3,286 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,081 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southfield, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    36.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,721
    0.543%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southfield, MI grew at a rate of 0.543%, from 36.5k employees to 36.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southfield, MI, are Manufacturing (6,053 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,958 people), and Retail Trade (4,415 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southfield, MI, though some of these residents may live in Southfield, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,843
    Median earning men ± $3,104
    $50,157
    Median earning women ± $3,038

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($86,097), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,222), and Construction ($74,266).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,145), Manufacturing ($58,717), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,333).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Southfield, MI awarded 1,302 degrees. The student population of Southfield, MI in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 3,199 male students and 2,261 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Southfield, MI are White (640 and 56.9%), Black or African American (325 and 28.9%), Unknown (49 and 4.36%), and Two or More Races (45 and 4%).

    The largest universities in Southfield, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lawrence Technological University (652 and 50.1%), Northwestern Technological Institute (473 and 36.3%), and Abcott Institute (106 and 8.14%).

    The most popular majors in Southfield, MI are HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (473 and 36.3%), Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (121 and 9.29%), and Mechanical Engineering (64 and 4.92%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $42,360.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Southfield, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,460 (58.6% men and 41.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,460 students enrolled in Southfield, MI, 58.6% men and 41.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,197 records, of which 39.3% were women and 60.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      473 degrees awarded
    2. Massage Therapy
      50 degrees awarded
    3. Sterile Processing Technician
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Southfield, MI was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 473 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Southfield, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Lawrence Technological University
      652 degrees awarded
    2. Northwestern Technological Institute
      473 degrees awarded
    3. Abcott Institute
      106 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lawrence Technological University with 652 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 936 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southfield, MI, which is 2.56 times more than the 366 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 640 degrees mean that there were 1.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 325 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,360) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,762) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Southfield, MI was $236,200 in 2024, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $226,900 to $236,200, a 4.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Southfield, MI is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Southfield, MI have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southfield, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $236,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,915
    $18,618
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$887

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southfield, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southfield, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.4% of the housing units in Southfield, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southfield, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,166
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,471
    34.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,646

    In 2024, the median household income of the 34.9k households in Southfield, MI grew to $68,166 from the previous year's value of $65,848.

    The following chart displays the households in Southfield, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Southfield, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71%)
    2. Worked At Home (17%)
    3. Carpooled (6.38%)

    In 2024, 71% of workers in Southfield, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (6.38%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Southfield, MI have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.991% of the workforce in Southfield, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Southfield, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southfield, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southfield, MI (7.66k out of 74.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southfield, MI is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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