Southfield, MI Demographics

A map of Southfield's Population by Race

Southfield, Michigan has an estimated population of 76,236, a less than 1% change from the 76,618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% Black, 24.5% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Southfield, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southfield is ranked the 15th 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). Southfield was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southfield's White Population

18,667 residents of Southfield, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southfield is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Southfield ranks 739th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Southfield's population has increased from 21.0% to 24.5%.

Southfield is less White than neighboring Lathrup Village (33.1% White), Bingham Farms (88.5% White), Beverly Hills (82.2% White), Franklin (78.2% White), and Berkley (85% White).

Southfield's Black Population

49,336 residents of Southfield, or 64.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southfield is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Southfield ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Southfield's population has decreased from 70.1% to 64.7%.

Southfield is more Black than neighboring Lathrup Village (63.8% Black), Bingham Farms (3.7% Black), Beverly Hills (6.2% Black), Franklin (8.3% Black), and Berkley (2.2% Black).

Southfield's Asian Population

1,541 residents of Southfield, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southfield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Southfield ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Asian residents' share of Southfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Southfield is more Asian than neighboring Lathrup Village (0% Asian), and Berkley (1% Asian). Southfield is less Asian than neighboring Bingham Farms (3.5% Asian), Beverly Hills (3.4% Asian), and Franklin (3% Asian).

Southfield's Hispanic Population

1,291 residents of Southfield, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southfield is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Southfield ranks 524th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Southfield's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

Southfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Lathrup Village (1.3% Hispanic), and Bingham Farms (1.3% Hispanic). Southfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Franklin (7.2% Hispanic), and Berkley (3.8% Hispanic).

Southfield's Native American/Other Population

299 residents of Southfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southfield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southfield ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southfield's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Southfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lathrup Village (0% Native American/Other), Bingham Farms (0.2% Native American/Other), Beverly Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin (0.1% Native American/Other). Southfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkley (1.5% Native American/Other).

Southfield's Multiracial Population

5,102 residents of Southfield, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southfield is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Southfield ranks 536th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 97.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Southfield's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.7%.

Southfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Lathrup Village (1.8% Multiracial), Bingham Farms (2.8% Multiracial), Beverly Hills (5.4% Multiracial), Franklin (3.3% Multiracial), and Berkley (6.4% 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.