Southfield

Southfield
City
City of Southfield
Southfield Town Center
Motto(s):  "The Center of It All"
Location within Oakland County
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Oakland
Settled	1817
Incorporated	1958
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
• Mayor	Ken Siver
Area
• Total	26.28 sq mi (68.1 km2)
• Land	26.27 sq mi (68.0 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	666 ft (203 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	73,156
• Density	2,783.6/sq mi (1,074.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	48033-48037
Area code(s)	248
FIPS code	26-74900
GNIS feature ID	0638180
Website	www.cityofsouthfield.com

Southfield is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is a suburb of Detroit and is part of the Metro Detroit area. With a population of 73,156 as of the 2010 census, Southfield is the fourth-largest city in Oakland County.

History

Southfield was first settled in 1817 by John Daniels and became a township in 1830. It was named after its location, which was the "south fields" of Bloomfield Township. In 1958, Southfield was incorporated as a city.

Geography

Southfield is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.28 square miles, of which 26.27 square miles is land and 0.01 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 73,156 people, 30,018 households, and 18,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,783.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 70.3% African American, 24.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

Economy

Southfield is known for its business and commercial sectors. It is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Lear Corporation, Denso, and Federal-Mogul. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with the Southfield Town Center being a major shopping destination.

Education

Southfield is served by the Southfield Public Schools district, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the city. The city is also home to several private schools and higher education institutions, including Lawrence Technological University.

Culture

Southfield offers a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The city has several parks and recreational facilities, including the Southfield Sports Arena and the Beech Woods Recreation Center. Southfield also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Southfield Summer Soulstice and the Southfield International Festival.

Notable People

• Aretha Franklin - American singer and songwriter
• Berry Gordy - Founder of Motown Records
• Diana Ross - American singer and actress
• Keegan-Michael Key - American actor and comedian

External links

• Official website