Southfield township is located in Oakland County Michigan. Southfield township has a 2024 population of 14,558. Southfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,852 in 2020.
The average household income in Southfield township is $216,736 with a poverty rate of 5.28%. The median age in Southfield township is 49.3 years: 47 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,088 | 81.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,201 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 826 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 613 | 4.13% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,699 | 2.58 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 3,626 | 2.93 | 98 | 2 |
| Non Family | 1,449 | 1.48 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 468 | 2.87 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 156 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 0.79% |
| Associates Degree | 421 | 3.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,050 | 37.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,180 | 38.49% |
| High School Graduate | 671 | 6.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 1.41% |
| Some College | 1,299 | 11.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,013 | 8,844 | 7,037 |
| Black | 826 | 791 | 427 |
| Asian | 486 | 471 | 394 |
| Hispanic | 319 | 299 | 193 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 306 | 250 |
| Other Race | 39 | 19 | 8 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 10 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 81.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $109,694 | $130,163 | $84,856 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,272 | $161,739 | $90,104 |
| High School Graduate | $44,318 | $39,271 | $51,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $105,313 | $16,389 |
| Overall | $104,910 | $131,971 | $75,300 |
| Some College | $47,000 | $59,392 | $35,500 |
$104,910
Average Earnings
$131,971
Average Male
$75,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.28% of Southfield township residents speak only English, while 8.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,791 | 558 | 4.73% |
| Black | 1,163 | 115 | 9.89% |
| Asian | 608 | 96 | 15.79% |
| Native | 46 | 7 | 15.22% |
5.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.87%
Male Poverty Rate
7.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southfield township is Asian, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southfield township is White, with 4.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.13% |
| Some College | 10.36% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Employed | 0.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $196,515 | $240,878 |
| Households | $171,678 | $216,736 |
| Married Families | $206,649 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $92,140 | $142,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
431
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 3.35% |
| Black | 37 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 29 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 5.48% |
| Other Race | 11 | 28.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 23.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.88%
Born in Southfield township
91.79%
Native Born
8.21%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
5.46%
Naturalized
91.79% of Southfield township residents were born in the United States, with 70.88% having been born in Michigan. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,283 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 14,338 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 14,393 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 14,448 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 14,503 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 14,558 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 14,613 | -55 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 14,668 | -108 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 14,776 | -76 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 14,852 | 91 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 14,761 | -55 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 14,816 | -55 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 14,871 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 14,872 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 14,851 | -48 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 14,899 | 43 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 14,856 | 111 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 14,745 | 95 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 14,650 | 95 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 14,555 | 0 | 0% |