Southgate, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Southgate, Michigan is 29,551 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $64,635, the median home value is $165,400, and the median age is 39.4.
The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (29,977 → 29,081).
29,551
Population
4298
People / sq mi
$64,635
Median Income
$165,400
Median Home Value
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Southgate covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 4298 people per square mile.
About Southgate, MI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Southgate: the median home is valued at $165,400. With 29,551 residents, Southgate is a city in Michigan. It ranks #36 among cities in Michigan by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,635 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $165,400, with typical rent around $1,102.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 21.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.6%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Southgate city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Southgate city had a population of 29,977 in 2010 and 29,081 in 2024, a -3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,977 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.
29,081
Population (2024)
29,977
Population (2010)
29,977
Peak (2010)
-0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,977 |
| 2011 | 29,814 |
| 2012 | 29,743 |
| 2013 | 29,512 |
| 2014 | 29,498 |
| 2015 | 29,365 |
| 2016 | 29,262 |
| 2017 | 29,152 |
| 2018 | 29,103 |
| 2019 | 28,959 |
| 2020 | 29,902 |
| 2021 | 29,551 |
| 2022 | 29,257 |
| 2023 | 29,070 |
| 2024 | 29,081 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,635
Median Household Income
$34,783
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$165,400
Median Home Value
$1,102
Median Rent
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
76.0%
Public Transit
10.6%
Work From Home
24.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.2%
Foreign Born
89.9%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
15.6%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
91.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.1% |
| Retail Trade | 9.2% |
| Information | 6.0% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southgate, Michigan has a population of 29,551 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Southgate, Michigan is $64,635, with 8.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Southgate, Michigan is $165,400, with median monthly rent at $1,102 and a homeownership rate of 66.2%.
The median age in Southgate, Michigan is 39.4 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (29,977 → 29,081).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.