Southgate, Florida facts for kids
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Southgate, 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 | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,287 |
| • Density | 3,748.96/sq mi (1,447.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34239
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-67425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867207 |
Southgate is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Sarasota County, Florida, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,287 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. Southgate is part of a larger area that includes the cities of North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota, Florida.
Southgate's Location and Area
Southgate is found at specific coordinates: 27 degrees, 18 minutes, 32 seconds North and 82 degrees, 30 minutes, 38 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Southgate is about 5.4 square kilometers (or 2.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 5.2 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Southgate is an older neighborhood of Sarasota. It was built in the early 1960s. Many homes there have a "retro" style. Most of these homes are one story tall. The neighborhood is well cared for. It is becoming a popular place for families to live.
Property values in Southgate have gone up a lot recently. This is because it is close to downtown Sarasota. It is also near beautiful beaches and many shopping areas. This makes Southgate a very desirable place to live.
Population Changes in Southgate
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| 1970 | 6,885 | — | |
| 1980 | 7,322 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,324 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,455 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 7,173 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,287 | −12.4% | |
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The number of people living in Southgate has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 6,885 residents. The population grew to its highest point in 2000 with 7,455 people. By 2020, the population was 6,287.
In 2000, there were 7,455 people living in Southgate. There were 3,629 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 18.4% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. Others were single people or non-families. The average household had about two people.
The population in Southgate includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 15.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Southgate was 48 years.
See also
In Spanish: Southgate (Florida) para niños
