Southgate, Ontario Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Southgate census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Southgate. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 643.08 km2. The town has a population density of 13.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Southgate town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Southgate on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Southgate location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Southgate has a population of around 8,716 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Southgate has increased by ▲ 18.52%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
7,3548,716 +18.52%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.46% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Southgate's population is projected to reach approximately 10,330 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 16.06 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
8,71610,33016.06

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Southgate Population Trend & Context

Southgate is the 144th-largest town in Ontario, with a 2021 census population of 8,716 — an increase of 1,362 (▲ 18.52%) people from the 7,354 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Ontario towns. The town's median age of 36 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

How does Southgate compare to other Ontario towns?

Population By Genders

The male population of Southgate is around 4,500 while the female population is around 4,215.

Of the 8,716 total population in Southgate, the largest gender is male with around 4,500 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4,5004,215 +6.33%

Is Southgate a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Southgate compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

7.8%
Unemployment rate
4.4 pts below the province
59.2%
Employment rate
4.1 pts above the province
64.2%
Participation rate
1.4 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$85,000
Median household income
$6,000 below the province
13.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
3.3 pts above the province

Commute

Commute under 30 minutes
Commute by car
Commute by public transit

Housing Character

91.4%
Single-detached houses
37.8 pts above the province
4.3%
Apartments (any building size)
26.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.90 people
Average household size
0.30people above the province
20.5%
One-person households
6.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Southgate Population Compared to Ontario

Ontario's population in 2021 was 14,223,942, spread across the area. Here's how Southgate compares to the town's key indicators:

IndicatorSouthgateOntario
Median household income$85,000$91,000
Unemployment rate7.8%12.2%
Median age3641.6
Bachelor's degree or higher9.6%33.4%
Immigrants (%)11.7%30.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Southgate has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 8.50% of the total population. The town median age is 36.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
0 to 4 years395 8.80%345 8.20% 12.66%745 8.50%
55 to 59 years350 7.80%330 7.80% 5.71%685 7.90%
5 to 9 years345 7.70%315 7.50% 8.70%660 7.60%
25 to 29 years325 7.20%295 7.00% 9.23%620 7.10%
10 to 14 years315 7.00%270 6.40% 14.29%590 6.80%
60 to 64 years305 6.80%270 6.40% 11.48%575 6.60%
30 to 34 years285 6.30%275 6.50% 3.51%570 6.50%
20 to 24 years275 6.10%265 6.30% 3.64%540 6.20%
15 to 19 years290 6.40%240 5.70% 17.24%530 6.10%
50 to 54 years240 5.30%265 6.30% 9.43%505 5.80%
35 to 39 years250 5.60%240 5.70% 4.00%490 5.60%
65 to 69 years250 5.60%235 5.60% 6.00%485 5.60%
40 to 44 years235 5.20%240 5.70% 2.08%475 5.50%
45 to 49 years235 5.20%200 4.70% 14.89%430 4.90%
70 to 74 years180 4.00%185 4.40% 2.70%365 4.20%
75 to 79 years115 2.60%110 2.60% 4.35%230 2.60%
85 years and over45 1.00%65 1.50% 30.77%110 1.30%
80 to 84 years55 1.20%55 1.30% 0.00%105 1.20%
85 to 89 years35 0.80%35 0.80% 0.00%70 0.80%
Average age of the population37 37.20%38 38.10% 2.62%38 37.60%
Median age of the population35 35.20%36 36.40% 2.75%36 36.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 62.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 22.90% and 14.90%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Southgate are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years23.60%22.20%22.90%
65 years and over14.40%15.40%14.90%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Southgate


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Population of Southgate by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Southgate is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Southgate is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Southgate are English, which accounts for 23.41% of the total population, followed by Scottish (23.06%), Irish (20.65%), Canadian (18.36%), and German (11.88%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Southgate include French, Mennonite, Dutch, British Isles, and Swiss.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English23.44%23.25%23.41%
Scottish22.56%23.61%23.06%
Irish19.56%21.83%20.65%
Canadian18.89%17.56%18.36%
German11.33%12.57%11.88%
French6.11%7.59%6.83%
Mennonite5.22%5.81%5.57%
Dutch5.33%5.58%5.45%
British Isles3.56%4.27%3.96%
Swiss3.00%3.68%3.27%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Southgate's population profile.

About 11.7% of Southgate's population are immigrants (1,020 people).

The top countries of origin for Southgate's immigrant population are United Kingdom (115), India (85), Jamaica (80), Germany (70), Sri Lanka (55).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom115
India85
Jamaica80
Germany70
Sri Lanka55

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,755 of Southgate's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.25% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 8.20%, 8.05%, and 6.80%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,01016.70%
1 person62010.25%
3 persons4958.20%
5 or more persons4858.05%
4 persons4106.80%

Income in Southgate

Analyzing income distribution in Southgate can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Southgate is $38,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Southgate population or around 1,145 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,030 and 995 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Southgate's median household income is $85,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Southgate's median household income is 1,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Southgate

This data sheds light on the distribution of Southgate residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

42.25% or most of the Southgate population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.05% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.75% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 9.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,2402,3704,61042.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,9151,6553,56532.05%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,5651,3652,93525.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher3956501,0509.60%

Below national average 9.6% of Southgate's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Southgate

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Southgate. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Southgate is at 4.99% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.23%
Unemployment rate4.99%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Southgate's population (around 66.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 655 men and 375 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,025.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6553751,025

Employment Industry Sectors

The Southgate industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Southgate is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Southgate has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Construction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing52025018%
Construction5355514%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting32021012%
Health care and social assistance403309%
Retail trade1401958%
Transportation and warehousing155906%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services110704%
Educational services351504%
Other services (except public administration)110704%
Wholesale trade110554%
Professional, scientific and technical services60954%
Accommodation and food services35703%
Public administration85303%
Finance and insurance30702%
Information and cultural industries40302%
Arts, entertainment and recreation25301%
Real estate and rental and leasing20201%
Utilities2501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1001%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Southgate residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Southgate: -33 Manufacturing (18%), Construction (14%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)

Top occupation categories in Southgate: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Sales and service occupations (17%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (13%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Southgate residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Southgate residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Southgate spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Southgateshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Southgate's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
61.56%
Married or living common-law
38.44%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Southgate. About 8,400 people living in the province speak English, 230 people speak Neither English nor French, 75 people speak French language, and 10 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English8,400
Neither English nor French230
French75
English and French10

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English76.1%81.7%
Non-official languages21.4%16.7%
French0.8%0.5%

Religion

Southgate is predominantly Christian. About 5,280 of its population is Christian (2,650 males and 2,650 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 1.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Muslim, both represent 0.9% and 0.6% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.5% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian60.6%
Hindu1.3%
Sikh0.9%
Islam0.6%
Jewish0.5%
Buddhist0.3%

Points of Interest in Southgate

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Green Spaces in Southgate

NameTypeApprox. Area
Wellington ParkParks8.8 ha
Luther Marsh Wildlife Management AreaNature Reserves5,681.6 ha
Durham Conservation AreaNature Reserves30.1 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Southgate has a population of 8,716 people, making it the 144th town in Ontario. The population increased significantly from 7,354 in 2016, an increase of 1,362 people or 18.52%. The town has a population density of 13.6 people per km² across a land area of 643.08 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Southgate's population grew by 18.52% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 7,354 to 8,716 people, a gain of 1,362 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Ontario towns during this period. The median age of 36.00 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Southgate has a population density of approximately 13.60 people per square kilometre.

Southgate covers a land area of approximately 643.08 km².

The median age of the population in Southgate is 36.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Southgate is English.

The median household income in Southgate is $85,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Southgate.

Christian is the predominant religion in Southgate.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.