Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Southgate, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,366

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.1%22,352

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%2,750

Black

8%2,354

Two or More

3.8%1,128

Asian

2.4%693

Other

0.2%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%880

High School Diploma

28%6,007

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%1,913

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%3,262

Associate's Degree

11.1%2,382

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%3,294

Master's Degree

4.7%1,015

Professional Degree

0.9%200

Doctorate

0.5%97

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

21.5%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,600

Median Renti

$1,120

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%8,435

Renter-Occupied

32.8%4,118

Total Units

13,225

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%397

$50K–$100K

6.5%552

$100K–$150K

19.3%1,630

$150K–$200K

32.3%2,726

$200K–$300K

27.6%2,326

$300K–$500K

8.2%694

$500K–$1M

0.7%56

$1M+

0.6%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

216

$500–$750

261

$750–$1,000

908

$1,000–$1,250

1,290

$1,250–$1,500

551

$1,500–$2,000

615

$2,000+

170

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%55

2010–2019

1.8%232

2000–2009

8.4%1,108

1990–1999

4.7%627

1980–1989

7.5%990

1970–1979

16.7%2,209

1960–1969

15.3%2,029

1950–1959

33.8%4,468

1940–1949

8.6%1,131

1939 or earlier

2.8%376

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%10,375

Electricity

13.7%1,714

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%221

Other

1.4%170

No Fuel

0.2%30

Solar

0.2%24

Wood

0.1%11

Coal

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,118

Mean Household Incomei

$82,985

Per Capita Incomei

$36,336

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

14,894

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%494

$10K–$15K

3.8%477

$15K–$20K

4%504

$20K–$25K

2.7%333

$25K–$30K

3.4%422

$30K–$35K

5%632

$35K–$40K

3.7%470

$40K–$45K

4.1%516

$45K–$50K

4.8%601

$50K–$60K

9.1%1,141

$60K–$75K

11.7%1,463

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,902

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,237

$125K–$150K

6.7%845

$150K–$200K

5.6%702

$200K+

6.5%814

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8276.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

264

Mexico

201

Canada

135

Germany

United Kingdom

China

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,020

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,357(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured