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Southgate

Florida · 7,173 residents · 1.676 sq mi
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Southgate has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,349. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,173
−4%since 2000
from 7,455 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,280 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Southgate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,349
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,762 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,026
+16%since 2000
from $24,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,825)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(426)
Asian1%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(1,301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(5,884)
Black1.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(945)
Asian1.7%(119)
Other0.5%(37)
Diversity Score36.6%(2,623)
Diversity Score
37
+109%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southgate, Florida?

Southgate, Florida has about 7,173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southgate, Florida?

The typical household in Southgate, Florida earns about $51,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southgate, Florida expensive?

In Southgate, Florida, the median home is worth about $230,700, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Southgate, Florida?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Southgate, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southgate, Florida?

About 8.6% of people in Southgate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southgate, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Southgate, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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