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Southport

Connecticut · 1,568 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Southport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,094,600. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,568
+3%since 2023
from 1,529 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,809 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.0
+2%since 2023
from 56.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Southport
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$159,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$138,027
+5%since 2023
from $131,001 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.595
+9%since 2023
from 0.546 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,094,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $905,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,259 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
17.7% rent
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
83.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.9
+19%since 2023
from 5.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,460)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score10.9%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,487)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(33)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other1.7%(27)
Diversity Score12.5%(196)
12
+14%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

84.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
39.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
−23%since 2023
from 36.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
47.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
41.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
81.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
58.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Southport, Connecticut?

Southport, Connecticut has about 1,568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southport, Connecticut?

The typical household in Southport, Connecticut earns about $159,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southport, Connecticut expensive?

In Southport, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,094,600, and the typical rent is about $3,333 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, Connecticut?

About 84.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southport, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southport, Connecticut?

About 5.3% of people in Southport, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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