Population 7,602 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southgate
Household size in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Southgate are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.1 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.1, Southgate is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 48.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Southgate, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Sarasota area. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Southgate
Renters in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Southgate own their homes; 28.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Sarasota area (24.4%). Just over half of owners (52.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Southgate: 17.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Southgate is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,193 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,163 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,400 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,651 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$458 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Southgate costs $1,651 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Sarasota area as a whole ($1,992). Rent has climbed $458 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Southgate
Bachelor's degrees in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Southgate than nationally: 41.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Southgate is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Sarasota area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Southgate
| Period | Southgate | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Southgate has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Southgate compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 2.11 | 54.1 | 7.3% | 28.7% | 17.7% | 1965 | $1,651 | 41.2% | 93.0% | 3.3% |
| Sarasota area | 2.35 | 52.0 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 16.8% | 1993 | $1,992 | 39.7% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| South Sarasota | 2.26 | 56.1 | 4.6% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 1975 | $1,715 | 54.3% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
| Sarasota Springs | 2.49 | 44.3 | 8.8% | 20.4% | 11.0% | 1975 | $2,024 | 30.6% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| Bee Ridge | 2.18 | 51.4 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $2,053 | 43.2% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 1.90 | 56.4 | 6.2% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 1978 | $2,007 | 31.7% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Siesta Key | 1.91 | 66.3 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 50.6% | 1975 | $2,950 | 67.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Fruitville | 2.14 | 50.6 | 7.4% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,116 | 42.0% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| North Sarasota | 2.66 | 43.8 | 13.6% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,616 | 29.2% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| Longboat Key | 1.78 | 71.1 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 54.0% | 1981 | $3,351 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 2.0% |
| Bayshore Gardens | 2.36 | 44.5 | 15.2% | 34.2% | 18.3% | 1974 | $1,538 | 20.1% | 84.5% | 10.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Southgate. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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