South Gate, CA

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2024 Population

91,483

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

36.3

3.12% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.7%

3.85% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$74,571

4.57% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$636,300

4.57% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

43,912

0.216% 1-year decline

About

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.

78.7% of the residents in South Gate, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Gate, CA are Advanced College (21 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2024, the median property value in South Gate, CA was $636,300, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%.

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.

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Population & Diversity

South Gate, CA is home to a population of 91.5k people, from which 78.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 41.9% of South Gate, CA residents were born outside of the country (38.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.52 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (44.5k people) in South Gate, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.72k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.7%

2024 Citizenship

79%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 78.7% of South Gate, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Gate, CA was 79%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Other (Hispanic)
44.5k ± 2.59k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
29.2k ± 2.97k
White (Hispanic)
9.72k ± 1.37k

95.2%

Hispanic Population

87.1k people

95.2% of the people in South Gate, CA are hispanic (87.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Gate, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

41.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

41.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

38.4k people

As of 2024, 41.9% of South Gate, CA residents (38.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Gate, CA was 41.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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-)
390 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
244 ± 126
Vietnam
134 ± 81

South Gate, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Gate, CA.

Health

87.2% of the population of South Gate, CA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 37.3% on Medicaid, 7.77% on Medicare, 7.36% on non-group plans, and 0.262% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

37.3%

Medicaid

7.77%

Medicare

7.36%

Non-Group

0.262%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Gate, CA declined by 4.49% from 13.4% to 12.8%.

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.

Economy

The economy of South Gate, CA employs 43.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Gate, CA were Manufacturing (5,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,587 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (5,356 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($101,613), Finance & Insurance ($57,984), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,000).

Employment

Occupations

43.9k

2024 Value

± 1,779

−0.216%

1 Year decline

± 5.55%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Gate, CA declined at a rate of −0.216%, from 44k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Gate, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,769 people), Production Occupations (5,035 people), and Transportation Occupations (3,958 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

43.9k

2024 Value

± 1,779

−0.216%

1 Year decline

± 5.55%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Gate, CA declined at a rate of −0.216%, from 44k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Gate, CA, are Manufacturing (5,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,587 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (5,356 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

$41,462

Median earning men ± $1,625

$34,019

Median earning women ± $1,971

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($63,793), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,526), and Public Administration ($56,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($54,222), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,996), and Public Administration ($49,846).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Gate, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Gate, CA awarded 21 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 (9 and 42.9%), Black or African American (8 and 38.1%), Asian (2 and 9.52%), and White (1 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in South Gate, CA by number of degrees awarded are Advanced College (21 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Gate, CA are Surgical Technologist (9 and 42.9%), Phlebotamy Technician (8 and 38.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (2 and 9.52%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 59 students enrolled in South Gate, CA, 1.69% men and 98.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 29 records, of which 96.6% were women and 3.45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Surgical Technologist
9 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Gate, CA was Surgical Technologist with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Gate, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Advanced College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Advanced College with 21 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Gate, CA, which is 0.167 times less than the 18 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 9 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Gate, CA was $636,300 in 2024, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $608,500 to $636,300, a 4.57% increase. The homeownership rate in South Gate, CA is 45.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

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.

Housing

Property

$636,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,877

$11,417

Median Property Taxes

±$676

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

45.3%

Homeownership

2024

75.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 45.3% of the housing units in South Gate, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,571

Median Household Income

± $3,440

25.2k

Number of Households

± 1,161

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.2k households in South Gate, CA grew to $74,571 from the previous year's value of $71,315.

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.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (15.5%)
Worked At Home (7.02%)

In 2024, 69.6% of workers in South Gate, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.5%) and those who worked at home (7.02%).

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 (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% 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

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Gate, CA (11.6k out of 91.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.