South Gate Ridge, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Gate Ridge, Florida
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Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Sarasota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,024 |
| • Density | 3,448.20/sq mi (1,331.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-67450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867208 |
South Gate Ridge is a special kind of community in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 6,024 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 5,688 people who lived there in 2010. South Gate Ridge is part of a larger group of cities, including North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota, Florida. This larger area is known as the Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is South Gate Ridge Located?
South Gate Ridge is found in the sunny state of Florida. Its exact location is at 27.286358 degrees North and 82.496636 degrees West.
How Big is South Gate Ridge?
The United States Census Bureau says that South Gate Ridge covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.75 square miles (4.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.06 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means about 3.54% of the area is water.
Who Lives in South Gate Ridge?
The number of people living in South Gate Ridge has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,043 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,259 | 108.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,924 | 39.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,655 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,688 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,024 | 5.9% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 6,024 people lived in South Gate Ridge. There were 2,438 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together.
Age and Gender of Residents
The population in 2020 included people of all ages.
- About 3.3% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 21.3% were 65 years or older.
- Almost half of the residents, 49.3%, were female.
Diversity in South Gate Ridge
South Gate Ridge is a diverse community.
- About 81.5% of the people were white.
- About 4.1% were black or African American.
- About 1.4% were Asian.
- About 9.9% were people of two or more races.
- About 17.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Also, 17.3% of the people living there were born in another country.
- There were 327 veterans, who are people who have served in the military.
Household Income and Technology
The average income for a household in South Gate Ridge was $66,910.
- About 10.7% of the people lived below the poverty line, meaning they had lower incomes.
- Most households, 95.4%, had a computer.
- A large number, 92.7%, had a fast internet connection (broadband).
