South Lyon, MI Demographics
A map of South Lyon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,400 | 88.5% |
Multiracial | 500 | 4.3% |
Hispanic | 373 | 3.2% |
Asian | 305 | 2.6% |
Black | 130 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 0.3% |
South Lyon, Michigan had a population of 11,746 in 2020. It was 88.5% White, 1.1% Black, 2.6% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Lyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is the 89th most populous. 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's White Population
10,400 residents of South Lyon identify as White, or 88.5%. This makes the White share of the population of South Lyon larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #435 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is more White than neighboring Whitmore Lake (88.4% White), Wixom (68.1% White), and Novi (57.3% White). South Lyon is less White than neighboring Milford (90.6% White), and Brighton (91.5% White).
South Lyon's Black Population
130 residents of South Lyon identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Lyon less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #249 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is more Black than neighboring Milford (1% Black), and Brighton (0.6% Black). South Lyon is less Black than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.3% Black), Wixom (15.1% Black), and Novi (7.5% Black).
South Lyon's Asian Population
305 residents of South Lyon identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Lyon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is more Asian than neighboring Whitmore Lake (0.7% Asian), Milford (0.8% Asian), and Brighton (1.1% Asian). South Lyon is less Asian than neighboring Wixom (7.3% Asian), and Novi (26.8% Asian).
South Lyon's Hispanic Population
373 residents of South Lyon identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Lyon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #371 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is more Hispanic than neighboring Milford (2% Hispanic), and Brighton (3.1% Hispanic). South Lyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitmore Lake (3.5% Hispanic), Wixom (4.8% Hispanic), and Novi (4.1% Hispanic).
South Lyon's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of South Lyon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Lyon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #617 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Lake (0.8% Native American/Other), Wixom (0.8% Native American/Other), Milford (0.8% Native American/Other), Brighton (0.5% Native American/Other), and Novi (0.6% Native American/Other).
South Lyon's Multiracial Population
500 residents of South Lyon identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Lyon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Lyon is ranked #328 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Lyon is more Multiracial than neighboring Wixom (3.9% Multiracial), Brighton (3.2% Multiracial), and Novi (3.7% Multiracial). South Lyon is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitmore Lake (5.3% Multiracial), and Milford (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.