South Lyon, MI Demographics

A map of South Lyon's Population by Race

South Lyon, Michigan has an estimated population of 11,950, a slight increase from the 11,746 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 2.0% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Lyon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Lyon, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lyon is ranked the 87th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Lyon was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lyon's White Population

10,590 residents of South Lyon, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lyon is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Lyon ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of South Lyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.6%.

South Lyon is more White than neighboring Wixom (67.7% White), and Novi (55.2% White). South Lyon is less White than neighboring Whitmore Lake (91.8% White), Milford (89.5% White), and Brighton (94.7% White).

South Lyon's Black Population

239 residents of South Lyon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lyon is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Lyon ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.8%. Black residents' share of South Lyon's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

South Lyon is more Black than neighboring Milford (1.8% Black), and Brighton (0.8% Black). South Lyon is less Black than neighboring Wixom (12.4% Black), and Novi (7.4% Black).

South Lyon's Asian Population

285 residents of South Lyon, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lyon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Lyon ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of South Lyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

South Lyon is more Asian than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.2% Asian), Milford (1.2% Asian), and Brighton (0.8% Asian). South Lyon is less Asian than neighboring Wixom (9.1% Asian), and Novi (28.1% Asian).

South Lyon's Hispanic Population

305 residents of South Lyon, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lyon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Lyon ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lyon's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.6%.

South Lyon is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.8% Hispanic), and Brighton (1.3% Hispanic). South Lyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Wixom (4.3% Hispanic), Milford (3% Hispanic), and Novi (4.5% Hispanic).

South Lyon's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of South Lyon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lyon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lyon ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

South Lyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.3% Native American/Other), Wixom (0.7% Native American/Other), Milford (0.2% Native American/Other), Brighton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Novi (1% Native American/Other).

South Lyon's Multiracial Population

525 residents of South Lyon, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lyon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Lyon ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lyon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

South Lyon is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitmore Lake (2% Multiracial), Milford (4.3% Multiracial), Brighton (2.1% Multiracial), and Novi (3.9% Multiracial). South Lyon is less Multiracial than neighboring Wixom (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.