South Gate, CA Demographics

A map of South Gate's Population by Race

South Gate, California has an estimated population of 91,483, a slight decrease from the 92,726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% Hispanic, 2.2% White, 0.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Gate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Gate is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Gate, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Gate is ranked the 89th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). South Gate was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Gate's White Population

2,013 residents of South Gate, or 2.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Gate is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South Gate ranks 1558th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

South Gate is more White than neighboring Walnut Park (1.9% White), and Huntington Park (1.7% White). South Gate is less White than neighboring Cudahy (2.3% White), and Bell (6.9% White).

South Gate's Black Population

829 residents of South Gate, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Gate is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South Gate ranks 744th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Gate is more Black than neighboring Cudahy (0.4% Black), Walnut Park (0.6% Black), and Huntington Park (0.8% Black). South Gate is less Black than neighboring Lynwood (8.4% Black), and Bell (1.8% Black).

South Gate's Asian Population

839 residents of South Gate, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Gate is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South Gate ranks 1268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Asian residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Gate is more Asian than neighboring Cudahy (0.1% Asian), Lynwood (0.7% Asian), Walnut Park (0.5% Asian), and Huntington Park (0.5% Asian). South Gate is less Asian than neighboring Bell (1% Asian).

South Gate's Hispanic Population

87,050 residents of South Gate, or 95.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Gate is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Gate ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.2%.

South Gate is more Hispanic than neighboring Lynwood (87.7% Hispanic), and Bell (89.4% Hispanic). South Gate is less Hispanic than neighboring Cudahy (97.1% Hispanic), Walnut Park (96.9% Hispanic), and Huntington Park (96.7% Hispanic).

South Gate's Native American/Other Population

403 residents of South Gate, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Gate is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Gate ranks 1413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Gate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cudahy (0.1% Native American/Other), Lynwood (0.3% Native American/Other), Walnut Park (0% Native American/Other), and Huntington Park (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Gate's Multiracial Population

349 residents of South Gate, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Gate is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Gate ranks 1541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Gate is more Multiracial than neighboring Cudahy (0% Multiracial), Walnut Park (0% Multiracial), and Huntington Park (0.1% Multiracial). South Gate is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.