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Southfield, Michigan

Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Southfield was established in 1830. Has the largest concentration of office space outside downtown Detroit. Transitioned from majority white to majority Black suburb.
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Founded 1830 | Population 72,000 | Peak 72,000 (2024) | County Oakland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Southfield, Michigan

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1830 Settlement: North of Detroit.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Southfield's identity and economy.
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1960 Suburban Office Hub: Major corporate offices.
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2000 Majority Black Suburb: Demographic shift.
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Latest News in Southfield

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Complete Historical Timeline

1830 Culture
Settlement
1942 Government
Military Presence
1960 Business
Suburban Office Hub
2000 Culture
Majority Black Suburb

Did You Know?

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Has the largest concentration of office space outside downtown Detroit.
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Transitioned from majority white to majority Black suburb.
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Known as the 'Center of It All' for its central Oakland County location.
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Southfield was founded in 1830.
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Southfield has a population of approximately 72,000.

Famous People from Southfield, Michigan

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Selma Blair
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Jun 23, 1972 · Age 53
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Keegan-Michael Key
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Mar 22, 1971 · Age 54
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Tyler Ulis
Basketball Player · Born Jan 5, 1996 · Age 30
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Roy Devyn Marble
Basketball Player · Born Sep 21, 1992 · Age 33
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Fatai Alashe
Association Football Player · Born Oct 21, 1993 · Age 32

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