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Southport

New York · 6,782 residents · 6.376 sq mi
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Southport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,373. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,782
−8%since 2000
from 7,396 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Southport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,373
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,022
+62%since 2000
from $17,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(5,948)
Black3.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(155)
Asian0.6%(40)
Other0.8%(54)
Diversity Score17.6%(1,195)
Diversity Score
18
+144%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southport, New York?

Southport, New York has about 6,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southport, New York earns about $46,373 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Southport, New York?

About 13.2% 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 19.1% 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 971 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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