Southgate, MI 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 | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,388 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4129.4 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,331 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Southgate grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,551 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Southgate has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,639 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.41% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Southgate is about 8% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $169,396 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,101 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Southgate is about 12.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,101 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Southgate spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.5 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,484 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,498 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,712 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Southgate is about the same as in Michigan.
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
Southgate has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Southgate has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southgate, Michigan.
What is the population of Southgate, Michigan?
The population of Southgate, Michigan is 28,388, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Southgate, Michigan?
The population density of Southgate, Michigan is 4129.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Southgate, Michigan?
The median household income in Southgate, Michigan is $65,639, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Southgate, Michigan?
The median home price in Southgate, Michigan is $169,396, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Southgate, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Southgate, Michigan is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.