South Gate, CA

Census Place

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2020 Population

94,905

0.278% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

32.3

1.25% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

18.8%

2.66% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,084

5.28% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$438,100

7.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, South Gate, CA had a population of 94.9k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $55,084. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of South Gate, CA grew from 94,642 to 94,905, a 0.278% increase and its median household income grew from $52,321 to $55,084, a 5.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Gate, CA are White (Hispanic) (52.1%), Other (Hispanic) (33.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.57%), White (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.818%).

None of the households in South Gate, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

78.6% of the residents in South Gate, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Gate, CA are Advanced College (100 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in South Gate, CA was $438,100, and the homeownership rate was 44.2%.

Most people in South Gate, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South Gate, CA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Gate, CA is home to a population of 94.9k people, from which 78.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 42.1% of South Gate, CA residents were born outside of the country (39.9k people).

In 2020, there were 1.55 times more White (Hispanic) residents (49.5k people) in South Gate, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.9k Other (Hispanic) and 8.13k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

78.6%

2020 Citizenship

76.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 78.6% of South Gate, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in South Gate, CA was 76.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Gate, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Gate, CA

White (Hispanic)
49.5k ± 1.97k
Other (Hispanic)
31.9k ± 2.44k
Two+ (Hispanic)
8.13k ± 1.78k

95.3%

Hispanic Population

90.5k people

95.3% of the people in South Gate, CA are hispanic (90.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Gate, CA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

42.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

39.9k people

42.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

40.1k people

As of 2020, 42.1% of South Gate, CA residents (39.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Gate, CA was 42.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Gate, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
336 ± 139
Gulf War (1990s)
280 ± 162
Vietnam
185 ± 79

South Gate, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Gate, CA employs 43.2k people. The largest industries in South Gate, CA are Manufacturing (6,499 people), Retail Trade (5,033 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,485 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,306), Information ($40,740), and Public Administration ($40,340).

Employment

Occupations

43.2k

2020 Value

± 1,592

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Gate, CA grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 42.7k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Gate, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,832 people), Production Occupations (5,052 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,967 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Gate, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.2k

2020 Value

± 1,592

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Gate, CA grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 42.7k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Gate, CA, are Manufacturing (6,499 people), Retail Trade (5,033 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Gate, CA, though some of these residents may live in South Gate, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,230

Median earning men ± $1,196

$24,297

Median earning women ± $1,282

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($50,163), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,611), and Information ($42,327).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($130,560), Construction ($60,595), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,400).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in South Gate, CA awarded 100 degrees. The student population of South Gate, CA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Gate, CA are Hispanic or Latino (51 and 52%), followed by Black or African American (17 and 17.3%), Asian (16 and 16.3%), and White (9 and 9.18%).

The largest universities in South Gate, CA by number of degrees awarded are Advanced College (100 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Gate, CA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (75 and 75%), Phlebotamy Technician (17 and 17%), and Surgical Technologist (8 and 8%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (7.14M), High School or Equivalent (6.69M), and Bachelors Degree (6.15M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Gate, CA was $438,100 in 2020, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $408,200 to $438,100, a 7.32% increase. The homeownership rate in South Gate, CA is 44.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in South Gate, CA have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Gate, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Gate, CA is $55,084. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in South Gate, CA was Census Tract 5359.02 with a value of $73,218, followed by Census Tract 5361.02 and Census Tract 5361.03, with respective values of $65,625 and $62,447.

Property

$438,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,064

$10,599

Median Property Taxes

±$633

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Gate, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Gate, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.2%

Homeownership

2020

76.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 44.2% of the housing units in South Gate, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Gate, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5359.02
Census Tract 5361.02
Census Tract 5361.03

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Gate, CA was Census Tract 5359.02 with a value of $73,218, followed by Census Tract 5361.02 and Census Tract 5361.03, with respective values of $65,625 and $62,447.

The following map shows all of the places in South Gate, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,084

Median Household Income

± $2,212

24k

Number of Households

± 1,043

In 2020, the median household income of the 24k households in South Gate, CA grew to $55,084 from the previous year's value of $52,321.

The following chart displays the households in South Gate, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Gate, CA is from California.

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Carpooled (17.1%)
Public Transit (4.31%)

In 2020, 71.4% of workers in South Gate, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Gate, CA have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.82% of the workforce in South Gate, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Gate, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Gate, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Gate, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Gate, CA (17.8k out of 94.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Gate, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86% of the population of South Gate, CA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 38.2% on Medicaid, 6.55% on Medicare, 6.53% on non-group plans, and 0.222% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1363 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.801% decrease from the previous year (1374 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1116 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 276 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Los Angeles County, CA.

1,363 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,363 patients per year. This represents a 0.801% decrease from the previous year (1,374 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

38.2%

Medicaid

6.55%

Medicare

6.53%

Non-Group

0.222%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Gate, CA declined by 7.41% from 15.1% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Gate, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.