South Gate, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,895 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12359.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.61% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,552 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in South Gate declined by 5.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 90,848 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
South Gate has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,158 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.62% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Gate is about 26% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,470 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 44.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in South Gate is about 35.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,470 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South Gate spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 258 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 258 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,996 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 61,696 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,346 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South Gate is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
South Gate has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.69 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
South Gate has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | South Gate | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Gate, California.
What is the population of South Gate, California?
The population of South Gate, California is 90,895, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of South Gate, California?
The population density of South Gate, California is 12359.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in South Gate, California?
The median household income in South Gate, California is $71,158, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in South Gate, California?
The median home price in South Gate, California is $625,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in South Gate, California?
The unemployment rate in South Gate, California is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.