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Southgate, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles SE of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 11 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 30,136 people in Southgate.
In Southgate, about 53% of adults are married.
Southgate has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Southgate had a median family income of $56,710. Southgate has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the city living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Southgate. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 71% of housing in Southgate is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Southgate, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Southgate strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Southgate to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Southgate colleges • Southgate travel • Southgate mortgages and property.
 | Southgate Colleges Southgate colleges and trade schools. |
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