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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southport

New York · 7,396 residents · 6.376 sq mi
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Southport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,899. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,900. With a median age of 41.5, 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 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,396
−5%since 1990
from 7,753 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,160 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,216 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+11%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Southport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,899
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,876
+48%since 1990
from $12,053 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$527
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.4
−13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(7,671)
Black1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,083)
Black1.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(54)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score7.2%(535)
7
+127%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,396 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Southport, New York earns about $34,899 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 $49,900, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, New York?

About 12.3% 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 14.2% of people in Southport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Southport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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