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Southport

North Carolina · 2,833 residents · 4.004 sq mi
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Southport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,480. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,700. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,833
+21%since 2000
from 2,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.9
+14%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Southport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,480
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,532
+45%since 2000
from $23,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+83%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,777)
Black21.8%(512)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(1,082)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,273)
Black15.2%(430)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(82)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other5%(143)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,324)
Diversity Score
47
+2%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, North Carolina?

Southport, North Carolina has about 2,833 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southport, North Carolina earns about $38,480 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, North Carolina?

About 29.8% 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 16.0% of people in Southport, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southport, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Southport, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 474 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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