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CITY · 2020 ACS

Southgate

Florida · 6,287 residents · 1.676 sq mi
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Southgate has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,045. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,168 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,300. With a median age of 49.9, 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 49.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
6,287
−16%since 2000
from 7,455 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
49.9
+4%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.6%(225)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(254)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.2%(328)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.6%(290)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(259)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(650)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(791)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(807)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.7%(1,050)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.3%(961)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(451)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(221)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,045
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,511
+72%since 2000
from $24,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−16%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Southgate on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,825)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(426)
Asian1%(72)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,820)
Black1.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(981)
Asian2.1%(129)
Other6%(377)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(259)
Cuban2.8%(182)
Colombian1.6%(103)
Argentine0.8%(50)
Puerto Rican0.3%(23)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
Nicaraguan0.1%(7)
Peruvian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Vietnamese3%(198)
Filipino1.9%(124)
Japanese0.4%(26)
Chinese0.1%(8)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American18.2%(1,204)
German13.8%(915)
Irish10.3%(684)
English9.9%(657)
Italian6.3%(419)
French4%(267)
Scottish3.2%(213)
Polish2.9%(189)
British1.8%(119)
Swiss1.3%(85)
Swedish1.1%(76)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.1%(71)
Norwegian0.8%(54)
Welsh0.8%(53)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(43)
Hungarian0.6%(41)
Slovene0.5%(33)
Romanian0.5%(32)
Ukrainian0.5%(31)
Portuguese0.5%(30)
Danish0.4%(28)
Canadian0.4%(26)
Finnish0.4%(26)
Russian0.3%(22)
West Indian0.3%(21)
Haitian0.3%(21)
Greek0.2%(16)
Bulgarian0.2%(13)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(612)
Married56%(1,281)
Widowed5.4%(124)
Divorced11.9%(272)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(557)
Married44.7%(1,217)
Widowed12.6%(343)
Divorced22.3%(608)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southgate, Florida?

Southgate, Florida has about 6,287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southgate, Florida?

The typical household in Southgate, Florida earns about $60,045 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 $279,300, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Southgate, Florida?

About 39.8% 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 8.4% 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 1,037 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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