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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 2026 population of 12,465. South Lyon is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 6.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,726 in 2020.

The median household income in South Lyon is $92,467 with a poverty rate of 3.99%. The median age in South Lyon is 41.8 years: 40.3 years for males, and 44.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males.

12.5K
Total Population
3,332
Density (mi²)
123 1%
Growth

South Lyon Population

South Lyon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,4651231%
202512,3421231.01%
202412,2191791.49%
202312,0401401.18%
202211,900410.35%
202111,8591331.13%
202011,726-17-0.14%
201911,821-2-0.02%
201811,823120.1%
201711,811310.26%
201611,780300.26%
201511,750-3-0.03%
201411,753410.35%
201311,7121511.31%
201211,5611381.21%
201111,423960.85%
201011,32700%
200010,0364,17971.35%
19905,85764312.33%
19805,2142,53994.92%
19702,67500%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 40.3 years

South Lyon Adults

There are 9,496 adults, (2,055 of whom are seniors) in South Lyon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,016 (50.3%)
Male: 5,934 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Lyon includes 89.61% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,70889.61%
Two or more races6865.74%
Asian2852.38%
Black or African American2392%
Other race260.22%
Native American60.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1611.35%
White1180.99%
Other race260.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,59088.62%
Two or more races5254.39%
Asian2852.38%
Black or African American2392%
Native American60.05%

South Lyon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Lyon 's average per capita income is $69,643. Household income levels show a median of $92,467. The poverty rate stands at 3.99%.

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$142,031-
Families$128,947$146,706
Households$92,467$116,398
Non Families$52,311$63,279

$69,643

Average Income

$92,467

Median Household Income

3.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)