Southgate, MI Demographics

A map of Southgate's Population by Race

Southgate, Michigan has an estimated population of 29,366, a slight decrease from the 30,014 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.3% 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 less diverse than Michigan 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 41.9% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southgate is ranked the 37th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southgate's White Population

22,352 residents of Southgate, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southgate is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Southgate ranks 648th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Southgate's population has increased from 75.1% to 76.1%.

Southgate is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (56.7% White), and Allen Park (74.8% White). Southgate is less White than neighboring Riverview (77.7% White), Wyandotte (83.2% White), and Trenton (86.8% White).

Southgate's Black Population

2,354 residents of Southgate, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southgate is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Southgate ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Southgate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Southgate is more Black than neighboring Wyandotte (2.1% Black), Allen Park (5.8% Black), and Trenton (2.7% Black). Southgate is less Black than neighboring Riverview (8.1% Black), and Lincoln Park (10.2% Black).

Southgate's Asian Population

693 residents of Southgate, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southgate is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Southgate ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Asian residents' share of Southgate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Southgate is more Asian than neighboring Riverview (1.3% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), Wyandotte (0.7% Asian), Allen Park (1.3% Asian), and Trenton (0.5% Asian).

Southgate's Hispanic Population

2,750 residents of Southgate, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southgate is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Southgate ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Southgate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Southgate is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverview (9.2% Hispanic), Wyandotte (7.9% Hispanic), and Trenton (4.4% Hispanic). Southgate is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), and Allen Park (13.1% Hispanic).

Southgate's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Southgate, 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 Southgate is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southgate ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Southgate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0% Native American/Other). Southgate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverview (0.9% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Wyandotte (1.1% Native American/Other).

Southgate's Multiracial Population

1,128 residents of Southgate, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southgate is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Southgate ranks 240th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southgate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Southgate's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%.

Southgate is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverview (2.7% Multiracial). Southgate is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), Wyandotte (5% Multiracial), Allen Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Trenton (5.6% 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.