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Southport

Indiana · 1,712 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Southport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,269. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $116,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,712
−8%since 2000
from 1,852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,726 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Southport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,269
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,234
+4%since 2000
from $24,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,772)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(44)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,582)
Black1.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(59)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other3.8%(65)
Diversity Score22.9%(392)
Diversity Score
23
+159%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, Indiana?

Southport, Indiana has about 1,712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southport, Indiana?

The typical household in Southport, Indiana earns about $58,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southport, Indiana expensive?

In Southport, Indiana, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, Indiana?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Southport, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southport, Indiana?

About 9.3% of people in Southport, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southport, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Southport, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 257 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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