Demographics & People — South Lyon, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,825 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,200 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 5,033 |
| Family Households | 3,120 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,822 |
| Black or African American | 179 |
| Asian | 244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 420 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,212 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,136 |
| English | 2,047 |
| Irish | 1,829 |
| Polish | 1,565 |
| Other groups | 1,253 |
| Italian | 780 |
| American | 481 |
| Scottish | 394 |
| Cypriot | 352 |
Language
| English Only | 10,851 |
| Spanish | 129 |
| Population 5+ | 11,399 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 530 |
| Population 18+ | 9,677 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Lyon, Michigan.