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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Southport

New York · 7,753 residents · 6.376 sq mi
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Southport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,753
+5%vs 2000
vs 7,396 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,216 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Southport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,380
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,899 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,053
−33%vs 2000
vs $17,876 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$397
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
1.7
+16%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,083)
Black1.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(54)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(535)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(7,671)
Black1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score3.2%(247)
3
−56%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, New York?

Southport, New York has about 7,753 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Southport, New York?

The typical household in Southport, New York earns about $26,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southport, New York expensive?

In Southport, New York, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, New York?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southport, New York?

About 9.2% of people in Southport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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