Southgate, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −24.6% |
| 2008 | −17.0% |
| 2012 | −17.2% |
| 2016 | −14.9% |
| 2020 | −8.2% |
| 2024 | −8.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.7%Harris783 | 53.4%Trump935 | 1.9% | R+8.7 | R+0.5 | R+7.2 | 1,751 | |
| R | 44.9%Biden840 | 53.1%Trump993 | 2.0% | R+8.2 | D+6.8 | R+12.6 | 1,871 | |
| R | 39.3%Clinton677 | 54.3%Trump934 | 6.4% | R+14.9 | D+2.3 | R+17.0 | 1,721 | |
| R | 40.3%Obama656 | 57.5%Romney936 | 2.2% | R+17.2 | R+0.2 | R+21.1 | 1,627 | |
| R | 40.6%Obama673 | 57.6%McCain955 | 1.9% | R+17.0 | D+7.6 | R+24.3 | 1,659 | |
| R | 37.3%Kerry613 | 61.9%Bush1,017 | 0.7% | R+24.6 | — | R+22.1 | 1,642 |
Southgate sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 24.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.7 points.
A population of 3,717, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,421 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Southgate, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Southgate, Kentucky voted Republican by 8.7 points (R+8.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,751 votes cast, 783 went Democratic and 935 went Republican.
How many people live in Southgate, Kentucky?
Southgate, Kentucky has a population of 3,717 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Southgate, Kentucky?
Median household income in Southgate, Kentucky is $54,421 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Southgate, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Southgate, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.