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Southport

Connecticut · 1,585 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Southport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,563. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $705,100. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 124% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,585
−4%vs 2011
vs 1,650 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,828 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 1,903 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+7%vs 2011
vs 45.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Southport
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,563
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $204,904 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,248
−11%vs 2011
vs $107,454 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.481 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services22.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$705,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $763,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,882
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−40.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
+24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+25%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,405)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(73)
Asian4.1%(65)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(376)
Diversity Score
24
+283%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
−12%vs 2011
vs 38.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
55.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
8.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, Connecticut?

Southport, Connecticut has about 1,585 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southport, Connecticut?

The typical household in Southport, Connecticut earns about $151,563 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 $705,100, and the typical rent is about $1,882 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, Connecticut?

About 64.7% 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 2.6% of people in Southport, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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