South Lyon

County:: Oakland County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 3.741
State:: Michigan

South Lyon is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. South Lyon has a 2025 population of 12,077. South Lyon is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,737 in 2020.

The average household income in South Lyon is $113,476 with a poverty rate of 4.81%. The median age in South Lyon is 41.8 years: 40.9 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Lyon includes 91.52% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	10,822	91.52%
Two or more races	580	4.9%
Asian	244	2.06%
Black or African American	179	1.51%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

South Lyon Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Lyon's average per capita income is $65,519. Household income levels show a median of $83,822. The poverty rate stands at 4.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$144,653	-
Families	$124,758	$145,669
Households	$83,822	$113,476
Non Families	$50,379	$58,958

$65,519

Average Income

$83,822

Median Household Income

4.81%

Poverty Rate