South Lyon, MI Demographics

The total population of South Lyon is estimated to be 11,788 with 5,673 males (48.13%) and 6,115 females (51.87%). There are 442 more females than males in South Lyon.
The median household income in South Lyon was $85,765 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,573(1.87%) from $84,192 in 2020. This income is 114.96% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, South Lyon sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $114,243. Overall, the median household income for the city of South Lyon stands at $85,765.
In South Lyon, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $67,208 for males and $37,235 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $103,518 for males and $67,893 for females.
In South Lyon, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $186,677, followed by Asian households at $123,050, and White households with a median household income of $82,634.
In 2022, the population of South Lyon was 11,827, a 0.19% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, South Lyon's population was 11,805, an increase of 0.58% compared to a population of 11,737 in 2020.
The median age in South Lyon, MI is 43.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.26% were under the age of 15, 18.17% aged 15 to 29, 47.74% aged 30 to 64, 15.18% aged 65 to 84, and 1.65% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of South Lyon population: 92.50% are White, 0.58% are Black or African American, 2.76% are Asian and 4.17% are multiracial.