South Gate Ridge, FL Demographics

A map of South Gate Ridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,747	4,615	70.6%	76.6%
Hispanic	843	880	15.9%	14.6%
Multiracial	542	255	10.2%	4.2%
Black	83	93	1.6%	1.5%
Asian	77	116	1.5%	1.9%
Native American/Other	18	65	0.3%	1.1%

South Gate Ridge, Florida has an estimated population of 5,310, a large decrease from the 6,024 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.6% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 10.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Gate Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Gate Ridge has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida 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 Ridge, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Gate Ridge is ranked the 466th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 Ridge was ranked the 432nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Gate Ridge's White Population

3,747 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 70.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Gate Ridge is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Gate Ridge ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has decreased from 76.6% to 70.6%.

South Gate Ridge is less White than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (80.7% White), Bee Ridge (84.8% White), Southgate (80% White), Gulf Gate (94% White), and Sarasota Springs (73% White).

South Gate Ridge's Black Population

83 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Gate Ridge is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Gate Ridge ranks 714th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Black residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

South Gate Ridge is more Black than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.2% Black), and Southgate (1% Black). South Gate Ridge is less Black than neighboring Bee Ridge (2.4% Black), Gulf Gate (1.8% Black), and Sarasota Springs (4.9% Black).

South Gate Ridge's Asian Population

77 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Gate Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Gate Ridge ranks 325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Asian residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

South Gate Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Asian), Southgate (1% Asian), Gulf Gate (0.2% Asian), and Sarasota Springs (0.7% Asian). South Gate Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Bee Ridge (4.6% Asian).

South Gate Ridge's Hispanic Population

843 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Gate Ridge is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Gate Ridge ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has increased from 14.6% to 15.9%.

South Gate Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), Bee Ridge (6.1% Hispanic), Southgate (10.2% Hispanic), and Gulf Gate (2% Hispanic). South Gate Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Sarasota Springs (16.3% Hispanic).

South Gate Ridge's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Gate Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Gate Ridge ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

South Gate Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southgate (0% Native American/Other). South Gate Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Native American/Other), Bee Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), Gulf Gate (0.5% Native American/Other), and Sarasota Springs (1.1% Native American/Other).

South Gate Ridge's Multiracial Population

542 residents of South Gate Ridge, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Gate Ridge is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Gate Ridge ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gate Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Gate Ridge's population has increased from 4.2% to 10.2%.

South Gate Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.7% Multiracial), Bee Ridge (1.6% Multiracial), Southgate (7.7% Multiracial), Gulf Gate (1.5% Multiracial), and Sarasota Springs (4.1% 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.