Southgate, MI Demographics

A map of Southgate's Population by Race

Southgate, Michigan had a population of 30,014 in 2020. It was 75.1% White, 7.6% Black, 2.5% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Southgate, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is the 36th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Southgate's White Population

22,544 residents of Southgate identify as White, or 75.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Southgate roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #648 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (58.8% White). Southgate is less White than neighboring Riverview (82.7% White), Wyandotte (85.2% White), Allen Park (78% White), and Trenton (87.1% White).

Southgate's Black Population

2,283 residents of Southgate identify as Black, or 7.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Southgate slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more Black than neighboring Riverview (5.2% Black), Wyandotte (1.9% Black), Allen Park (3.9% Black), and Trenton (2% Black). Southgate is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (9.2% Black).

Southgate's Asian Population

759 residents of Southgate identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Southgate roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more Asian than neighboring Riverview (1.5% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.5% Asian), Wyandotte (0.5% Asian), Allen Park (1.2% Asian), and Trenton (0.7% Asian).

Southgate's Hispanic Population

2,743 residents of Southgate identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Southgate roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverview (5.4% Hispanic), Wyandotte (7.1% Hispanic), and Trenton (5.3% Hispanic). Southgate is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (25.8% Hispanic), and Allen Park (12.2% Hispanic).

Southgate's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Southgate identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Southgate roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverview (0.7% Native American/Other), Wyandotte (0.7% Native American/Other), Allen Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Trenton (0.7% Native American/Other). Southgate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Southgate's Multiracial Population

1,448 residents of Southgate identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Southgate roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Southgate is ranked #234 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Southgate is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverview (4.4% Multiracial), Wyandotte (4.6% Multiracial), Allen Park (4.1% Multiracial), and Trenton (4.1% Multiracial). Southgate is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.