South Gate, Maryland facts for kids
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South Gate, Maryland
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Former census-designated place
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Location of South Gate, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28,672 |
| • Density | 4,543.9/sq mi (1,754.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-73550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867301 |
South Gate was a special kind of community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP) for the year 2000 census. At that time, about 28,672 people lived there. For the 2010 census, most of South Gate became part of a nearby community called Glen Burnie.
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Where Was South Gate Located?
South Gate was located in the state of Maryland. Its exact position was at 39 degrees North and 76 degrees West.
How Big Was South Gate?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covered about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers). All of this area was land.
Who Lived in South Gate?
In the year 2000, the census counted 28,672 people living in South Gate. These people lived in 11,273 households. About 7,372 of these households were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 4,544 people per square mile (1,754 people per square kilometer). There were 11,750 homes, with an average of 1,862 homes per square mile.
Different Backgrounds
The people living in South Gate came from many different backgrounds. About 70.94% were White, and 19.64% were African American. About 5.28% were Asian, and 0.35% were Native American. A small number, 0.09%, were Pacific Islander. About 1.30% were from other backgrounds, and 2.39% were from two or more backgrounds. About 3.14% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 35.0% had children under 18 living with them. About 45.0% were married couples living together. In 15.3% of households, a female was the head of the house without a husband present. About 34.6% of households were not families.
Some households (25.9%) had only one person living in them. About 4.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.53 people in each household and 3.06 people in each family.
Age Groups in South Gate
The people in South Gate were spread across different age groups:
- 25.9% were under 18 years old.
- 10.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 35.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in South Gate was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 92.8 males.
Money and Income
The average income for a household in South Gate was $48,867 per year. For families, the average income was $55,780 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $37,529, compared to $27,924 for females. The average income per person in the community was $22,061.
About 5.1% of families and 6.5% of all people in South Gate lived below the poverty line. This included 8.5% of those under 18 years old and 2.4% of those 65 years or older.
