Southgate
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Southgate is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 30,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverview, 2.2 miles S.
- 30,014residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.8 km²
- 4,366 / sq mipopulation density
- 48195main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Southgate
Southgate is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Southgate is located roughly 14 miles (22.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Southgate had a population of 30,047.
Southgate was incorporated as a city on October 8, 1958, from one of the last remaining portions of the now-defunct Ecorse Township.
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Living in Southgate
- Median household income
- $66,118
- Median home value
- $173,600
- Median rent
- $1,120/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Southgate had 30,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,366 per sq mi (1,686 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southgate at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.87 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2047° N, 83.2057° W |
| ZIP codes | 48195, 48193 |
| Official website | southgate-mi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2674960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southgate
- Riverview2.2 mi S
- Wyandotte2.5 mi E
- Lincoln Park2.9 mi NE
- Taylor3.5 mi NW
- Allen Park3.8 mi N
- Trenton4.5 mi S
- Ecorse4.6 mi NE
- Woodhaven5.1 mi S
- Melvindale5.3 mi N
- River Rouge6.4 mi NE
- Gibraltar6.9 mi S
- Dearborn7.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Southgate
What county is Southgate in?
Southgate is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Southgate, MI?
30,014 people lived in Southgate at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southgate, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48195. Other ZIP codes: 48193.
What is the elevation of Southgate?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southgate?
Riverview (2.2 mi), Wyandotte (2.5 mi), Lincoln Park (2.9 mi), Taylor (3.5 mi), Allen Park (3.8 mi).
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