Southgate is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Southgate has a 2024 population of 28,696. Southgate is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,920 in 2020.
The average household income in Southgate is $81,054 with a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median age in Southgate is 39.4 years: 37.9 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southgate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,274 | 78.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,454 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,231 | 7.55% |
| Asian | 917 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 582 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,352 | 2.38 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 5,222 | 3.15 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 4,899 | 1.26 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 1,576 | 2.88 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 655 | 3.4 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,622 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2,146 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,270 | 15.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,280 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 7,361 | 34.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 619 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 4,943 | 23.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,013 | 15,477 | 3,636 |
| Hispanic | 1,576 | 1,289 | 296 |
| Black | 1,467 | 1,128 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 1,177 | 990 | 173 |
| Asian | 689 | 630 | 430 |
| Other Race | 295 | 251 | 31 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,403 | $72,781 | $62,232 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,125 | $81,806 | $64,167 |
| High School Graduate | $41,563 | $51,806 | $32,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,610 | $35,762 | $35,544 |
| Overall | $48,009 | $55,498 | $42,159 |
| Some College | $45,465 | $46,276 | $44,694 |
$48,009
Average Earnings
$55,498
Average Male
$42,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.88% of Southgate residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,071 | 1,944 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,131 | 614 | 19.61% |
| Multiple | 2,231 | 268 | 12.01% |
| Other | 582 | 190 | 32.65% |
| Black | 2,417 | 187 | 7.74% |
| Asian | 910 | 118 | 12.97% |
9.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southgate is Other, with 32.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southgate is Black, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.42% |
| Some College | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.61% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,560 | $95,552 |
| Households | $64,635 | $81,054 |
| Married Families | $93,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,573 | $55,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,490
Number of Veterans
1,432
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 625 |
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Second Gulf War | 207 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 443 |
| 65 to 74 | 423 |
| 55 to 64 | 285 |
| 35 to 54 | 209 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,274 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 6.94% |
| Asian | 76 | 10.31% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.94% |
| Black | 45 | 2.66% |
| Islander | 33 | 100% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.78%
Born in Southgate
93.51%
Native Born
6.49%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
3.73%
Naturalized
93.51% of Southgate residents were born in the United States, with 80.78% having been born in Michigan. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,166 | -306 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 27,472 | -306 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 27,778 | -306 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 28,084 | -306 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 28,390 | -306 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 28,696 | -306 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 29,002 | -297 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 29,299 | -304 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 29,603 | -317 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 29,920 | 942 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 28,978 | -155 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 29,133 | -36 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 29,169 | -101 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 29,270 | -99 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 29,369 | -132 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 29,501 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 29,515 | -230 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 29,745 | -70 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 29,815 | -162 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 29,977 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,136 | -635 | -2.06% |
| 1990 | 30,771 | -1,287 | -4.01% |
| 1980 | 32,058 | -1,851 | -5.46% |
| 1970 | 33,909 | 4,505 | 15.32% |
| 1960 | 29,404 | 2,238 | 8.24% |