Southgate, FL Demographics

A map of Southgate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,618	4,820	80.0%	76.7%
Hispanic	588	981	10.2%	15.6%
Multiracial	447	226	7.7%	3.6%
Asian	60	129	1.0%	2.1%
Black	57	94	1.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	2	37	0.0%	0.6%

Southgate, Florida has an estimated population of 5,772, a decrease from the 6,287 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southgate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southgate has become less 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 Southgate, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southgate is ranked the 446th 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). Southgate was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southgate's White Population

4,618 residents of Southgate, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southgate is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Southgate ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Southgate's population has increased from 76.7% to 80.0%.

Southgate is more White than neighboring South Gate Ridge (70.6% White), and Sarasota Springs (73% White). Southgate is less White than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (80.7% White), Pinecraft (100% White), and South Sarasota (80.6% White).

Southgate's Black Population

57 residents of Southgate, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southgate is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Southgate ranks 717th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Black residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Southgate is more Black than neighboring Pinecraft (0% Black). Southgate is less Black than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.2% Black), South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black), South Sarasota (1.6% Black), and Sarasota Springs (4.9% Black).

Southgate's Asian Population

60 residents of Southgate, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southgate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Southgate ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Asian residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

Southgate is more Asian than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Asian), Pinecraft (0% Asian), and Sarasota Springs (0.7% Asian). Southgate is less Asian than neighboring South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian), and South Sarasota (2.5% Asian).

Southgate's Hispanic Population

588 residents of Southgate, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southgate is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Southgate ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 15.6% to 10.2%.

Southgate is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinecraft (0% Hispanic). Southgate is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic), South Sarasota (12% Hispanic), and Sarasota Springs (16.3% Hispanic).

Southgate's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Southgate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southgate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southgate ranks 656th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 94.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Southgate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Native American/Other), South Gate Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other), South Sarasota (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sarasota Springs (1.1% Native American/Other).

Southgate's Multiracial Population

447 residents of Southgate, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southgate is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Southgate ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 97.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Southgate's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.7%.

Southgate is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.7% Multiracial), Pinecraft (0% Multiracial), South Sarasota (2.5% Multiracial), and Sarasota Springs (4.1% Multiracial). Southgate is less Multiracial than neighboring South Gate Ridge (10.2% 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.