Demographics & People — Southgate, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,551 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,900 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 12,352 |
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| Family Households | 7,453 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,274 |
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| Black or African American | 2,454 |
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| Asian | 917 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,175 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,561 |
| Other groups | 7,365 |
| German | 4,228 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,156 |
| Irish | 2,984 |
| Polish | 2,890 |
| English | 2,554 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,096 |
| Italian | 1,980 |
| French (except Basque) | 992 |
Language
| English Only | 25,164 |
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| Spanish | 927 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,998 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,639 |
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| Population 18+ | 24,025 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Southgate, Michigan.
