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Southport

North Carolina · 3,971 residents · 4.004 sq mi
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Southport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,663. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,900. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,971
+69%since 2000
from 2,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.9
+28%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Southport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,663
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,955
+91%since 2000
from $23,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,422)
Black7.2%(286)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(106)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,047)
Diversity Score
26
−43%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, North Carolina?

Southport, North Carolina has about 3,971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southport, North Carolina earns about $62,663 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 $249,900, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, North Carolina?

About 28.2% 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 6.3% 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 1,612 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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