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Southport

North Carolina · 2,351 residents · 4.004 sq mi
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Southport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,714. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $127,900. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,351
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
49.0
+14%since 1990
from 43.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Southport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,714
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,910 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,059
+80%since 1990
from $12,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,737)
Black26.4%(622)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(1,157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,777)
Black21.8%(512)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score46%(1,082)
Diversity Score
46
−6%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, North Carolina?

Southport, North Carolina has about 2,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southport, North Carolina?

The typical household in Southport, North Carolina earns about $33,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southport, North Carolina expensive?

In Southport, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, North Carolina?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Southport, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southport, North Carolina?

About 12.9% of people in Southport, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southport, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Southport, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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