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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Southgate

Kentucky · 3,266 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Southgate has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,491. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $58,300. Households here earn about 40% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,266
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,240 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,491
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,257 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,281
−33%vs 2000
vs $24,188 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $556 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,309)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(43)
Asian1.5%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(299)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,210)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score5.5%(181)
Diversity Score
6
−36%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southgate, Kentucky?

Southgate, Kentucky has about 3,266 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Southgate, Kentucky?

The typical household in Southgate, Kentucky earns about $31,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southgate, Kentucky expensive?

In Southgate, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Southgate, Kentucky?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southgate, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southgate, Kentucky?

About 6.9% of people in Southgate, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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