Southfield, MI Demographics

A map of Southfield's Population by Race

Southfield, Michigan had a population of 76,618 in 2020. It was 21.0% White, 70.1% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Southfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is the 13th 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).

Southfield's White Population

16,126 residents of Southfield identify as White, or 21.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Southfield considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #739 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is less White than neighboring Lathrup Village (30.2% White), Bingham Farms (77.4% White), Beverly Hills (82.9% White), Franklin (80% White), and Berkley (88.2% White).

Southfield's Black Population

53,713 residents of Southfield identify as Black, or 70.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Southfield considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is more Black than neighboring Lathrup Village (62.3% Black), Bingham Farms (10.6% Black), Beverly Hills (6.8% Black), Franklin (6% Black), and Berkley (2.2% Black).

Southfield's Asian Population

1,790 residents of Southfield identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Southfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is more Asian than neighboring Lathrup Village (0.8% Asian), and Berkley (1.8% Asian). Southfield is less Asian than neighboring Bingham Farms (4.7% Asian), Beverly Hills (2.8% Asian), and Franklin (6.6% Asian).

Southfield's Hispanic Population

1,709 residents of Southfield identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Southfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #521 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Bingham Farms (2.8% Hispanic), Beverly Hills (3.3% Hispanic), Franklin (3.1% Hispanic), and Berkley (2.9% Hispanic).

Southfield's Native American/Other Population

700 residents of Southfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Southfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lathrup Village (0.7% Native American/Other), Beverly Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Berkley (0.3% Native American/Other). Southfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bingham Farms (1% Native American/Other).

Southfield's Multiracial Population

2,580 residents of Southfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Southfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southfield is ranked #530 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Southfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lathrup Village (3.7% Multiracial), Bingham Farms (3.5% Multiracial), Beverly Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Franklin (3.8% Multiracial), and Berkley (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.