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Southgate, MI

Founded 1958Wayne CountyElev. 180 m
Population
29,551
Median home
$165,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Southgate

Southgate is home to roughly 29,551 residents. Southgate was founded in 1958 and sits in Wayne County. The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $64,635. Homes carry a median value of $165,400, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.1%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,551
Median age
39.4
Median household income
$64,635
Per-capita income
$34,783
Poverty rate
9.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black8.2%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Sales & office21.1%
Production, transportation & material moving19.2%
Service16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$165,400
Median gross rent
$1,102/mo
Owner-occupied
66.2%
Median year built
1963
Households
12,352
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Southgate has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading44%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Asher SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Southgate Anderson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Davidson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Allen Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Creative Montessori AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Fordline Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Grogan Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
North PointeElementary
Shelters Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Beacon Day Treatment CenterOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% above national
Southgate410
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 58% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% above national
Southgate1,994
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Southgate Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Southgate.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wayne County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Southgate is in Wayne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Southgate was founded in 1958 and sits in Wayne County. Elevation ~180 m.

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Registered sex offenders in Southgate, MI (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Southgate, Michigan.

Matthew Edward Wright, 42ABSCONDER
Southgate · Wayne County · 48195
Markquell Kenya Baker, 54ABSCONDER
Southgate · Wayne County · 48195
AKA Markquell K Baker, Marquell Kenya Baker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Southgate — frequently asked

What is the population of Southgate, Michigan?
Southgate has a population of about 29,551, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Southgate?
The median home value in Southgate is $165,400, and the median gross rent is $1,102/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Southgate safe? What is the crime rate?
Southgate Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 410 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Southgate face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wayne County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Southgate?
Southgate has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Southgate?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Southgate. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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