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South Gate Ridge

Florida · 6,024 residents · 1.747 sq mi
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South Gate Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,400. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,024
+7%since 2000
from 5,655 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,448 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+10%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024South Gate Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,278
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,598
+26%since 2000
from $25,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+97%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,155)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(295)
Asian1.8%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(1,031)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,615)
Black1.5%(93)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(880)
Asian1.9%(116)
Other1%(62)
Diversity Score41.9%(2,525)
Diversity Score
42
+130%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gate Ridge, Florida?

South Gate Ridge, Florida has about 6,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Gate Ridge, Florida?

The typical household in South Gate Ridge, Florida earns about $59,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Gate Ridge, Florida expensive?

In South Gate Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $256,400, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in South Gate Ridge, Florida?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Gate Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Gate Ridge, Florida?

About 8.1% of people in South Gate Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Gate Ridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Gate Ridge, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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