Statistic Southfield Michigan National
Population 72,966 9,986,857 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 2,779 178 91
Median age 42.2 39.5 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 44% 55% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 37% 41% 43%
Speak English 91% 91% 79%
Speak Spanish 1% 3% 13%

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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Southfield is 1461% higher than Michigan
  • The median age in Southfield is 7% higher than Michigan
  • In Southfield 22.79% of the population is White
  • In Southfield 68.20% of the population is Black
  • In Southfield 1.88% of the population is Asian

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      Southfield population breakdown by race

      Race Southfield Michigan National
      White 22.79% 78.89% 73.35%
      Black 68.20% 13.89% 12.63%
      Asian 1.88% 2.79% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.16% 0.53% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.05% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 6.12% 2.74% 3.06%
      Other race 0.80% 1.12% 4.75%
      In Southfield, 1.6% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Southfield, MI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).