Southgate is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,173 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographySouthgate is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4sqkm, of which 5.2sqkm is land and 0.2sqkm, or 3.58%, is water.Southgate is an older suburb of Sarasota, built in the early 1960s. Many homes in Southgate feature more "retro" styling, and almost all are one story. The neighborhood is well kept-up, however, and is quickly becoming a place where more wealthy families reside. Property values in Southgate have skyrocketed in the last few years, and its close proximity to downtown Sarasota, beaches, and shopping makes it a very desirable place to live.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,455 people, 3,629 households, and 2,072 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,647.9 people per square mile (1,411.0/km²). There were 4,013 housing units at an average density of 1,963.6/sq mi (759.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.16% White, 0.80% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.71% of the population.
