Southport, NY

Southport Map

Southport Map

Southport Overview

6,661
TOTAL POPULATION
3,510
MALE POPULATION
3,151
FEMALE POPULATION
111.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,414
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,948
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,531
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,640
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Southport

The most populous races in Southport are White / Caucasian (6,062 | 91.0%), Black / African American (346 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (253 | 3.8%).
Race in Southport
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3465.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1832.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,06291.0%
Two or more Races2533.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total6,661100.0%

Ancestry in Southport

The most populous ancestries reported in Southport are German (1,089 | 16.4%), Irish (1,006 | 15.1%), English (759 | 11.4%), Italian (703 | 10.5%), and Polish (617 | 9.3%), together accounting for 62.7% of all Southport residents.
Ancestry in Southport
Ancestry# Population% Population
American5788.7%
Arab80.1%
British110.2%
Colombian1372.1%
Czech721.1%
Danish490.7%
Dutch771.2%
Eastern European100.2%
English75911.4%
European1342.0%
Finnish560.8%
French3064.6%
German1,08916.4%
Hungarian140.2%
Indian (Asian)190.3%
Irish1,00615.1%
Italian70310.5%
Lithuanian2864.3%
Mexican460.7%
Northern European90.1%
Norwegian180.3%
Pennsylvania German951.4%
Polish6179.3%
Russian791.2%
Scandinavian290.4%
Scotch-Irish821.2%
Scottish380.6%
South American1372.1%
Swedish260.4%
Swiss440.7%
Syrian80.1%
Ukrainian711.1%
Welsh651.0%
View All 33 Rows

Immigrants in Southport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Southport came from Colombia (137 | 2.1%), Latin America (137 | 2.1%), South America (137 | 2.1%), Europe (20 | 0.3%), and Germany (12 | 0.2%), together accounting for 6.7% of all Southport residents.
Immigrants in Southport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Colombia1372.1%
Europe200.3%
Germany120.2%
Italy80.1%
Latin America1372.1%
South America1372.1%
Southern Europe80.1%
Western Europe120.2%
View All 8 Rows

Sex and Age in Southport

Sex and Age in Southport

The most populous age groups in Southport are 30 to 34 Years (545 | 15.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (347 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Southport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (2.3%)88 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years167 (4.8%)239 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years130 (3.7%)259 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years175 (5.0%)105 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years60 (1.7%)229 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years192 (5.5%)157 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years545 (15.5%)167 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years288 (8.2%)56 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Years167 (4.8%)205 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years150 (4.3%)161 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years183 (5.2%)114 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years192 (5.5%)291 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years368 (10.5%)347 (11.0%)
65 to 69 Years287 (8.2%)186 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years158 (4.5%)123 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years33 (0.9%)140 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years157 (4.5%)230 (7.3%)
85 Years and over178 (5.1%)54 (1.7%)
Total3,510 (100.0%)3,151 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Southport

Median Family Size in Southport

The median family size in Southport is 2.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,083 | 62.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (304 | 17.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Southport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,083 (62.4%)2.79
Single Male/Father350 (20.2%)2.30
Single Female/Mother304 (17.5%)2.21
Total Families1,737 (100.0%)2.59

Median Household Size in Southport

The median household size in Southport is 2.08 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,083 | 34.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.85 persons per household. non-family households (1,451 | 45.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Southport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,083 (34.0%)2.85
Single Male/Father350 (11.0%)2.85
Single Female/Mother304 (9.5%)2.40
Non-family1,451 (45.5%)1.26
Total Households3,188 (100.0%)2.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Southport

Out of a total of 3,188 households in Southport, 1,737 (54.5%) are family households, while 1,451 (45.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,012, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,175.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Southport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,175 (36.9%)
2-Person Households1,012 (31.7%)276 (8.7%)
3-Person Households298 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households232 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households127 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households68 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,737 (54.5%)1,451 (45.5%)

Female Fertility in Southport

Fertility by Age in Southport

Average fertility rate in Southport is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Southport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years57 (100.0%)103.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total57 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Southport

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Southport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Southport

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Southport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma29 (50.9%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree28 (49.1%)197.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total57 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Southport

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Southport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Southport

Income Overview in Southport

Per Capita Income in Southport is $32,414, while median incomes of families and households are $66,948 and $54,531 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,661$32,414
Median Family Income1,737$66,948
Mean Family Income1,737$76,339
Median Household Income3,188$54,531
Mean Household Income3,188$66,754
Income Deficit1,737$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,66113.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,66186.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,6610.42

Earnings by Sex in Southport

Average Earnings in Southport are $37,215, $34,866 for men and $40,214 for women, a difference of 13.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Southport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,229 (58.1%)$34,866
Female1,606 (41.9%)$40,214
Total3,835 (100.0%)$37,215

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Southport

The most common earnings brackets in Southport are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (236 | 10.6%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (261 | 16.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Southport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46 (2.1%)63 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999151 (6.8%)44 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499236 (10.6%)99 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99953 (2.4%)77 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49978 (3.5%)14 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (2.4%)53 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49962 (2.8%)72 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (1.2%)29 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (0.6%)13 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99938 (1.7%)33 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999196 (8.8%)64 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999166 (7.4%)187 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999107 (4.8%)45 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999109 (4.9%)134 (8.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999120 (5.4%)261 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999233 (10.4%)21 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999177 (7.9%)118 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999103 (4.6%)76 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99992 (4.1%)168 (10.5%)
$100,000+169 (7.6%)35 (2.2%)
Total2,229 (100.0%)1,606 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Southport

Average earnings in Southport are $38,639 for men and $42,011 for women, a difference of 8.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,840, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,579. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,523, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $40,287.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Southport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$44,432$40,287
College or Associate's Degree$29,579$48,859
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$50,840$63,523
Total$38,639$42,011

Family Income in Southport

Family Income Brackets in Southport

According to the Southport family income data, there are 349 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 38 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Southport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000382.2%
$10,000 to $14,999633.6%
$15,000 to $24,999382.2%
$25,000 to $34,99934920.1%
$35,000 to $49,99917410.0%
$50,000 to $74,99933219.1%
$75,000 to $99,99929917.2%
$100,000 to $149,99929016.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991086.2%
$200,000+472.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Southport

6-person families (68 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Southport with $137,125 per family, while 2-person families (1,087 | 62.6%) have the highest median income of $30,218 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Southport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,087 (62.6%)$60,435
3-Person Families349 (20.1%)$65,785
4-Person Families199 (11.5%)$0
5-Person Families34 (2.0%)$0
6-Person Families68 (3.9%)$137,125
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,737 (100.0%)$66,948

Family Income by Number of Earners in Southport

The median family income in Southport is $66,948, with families comprising 3+ earners (105) having the highest median family income of $136,031, while families with no earners (272) have the lowest median family income of $34,806, accounting for 6.0% and 15.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Southport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners272 (15.7%)$34,806
1 Earner682 (39.3%)$49,435
2 Earners678 (39.0%)$82,682
3+ Earners105 (6.0%)$136,031
Total1,737 (100.0%)$66,948

Household Income in Southport

Household Income Brackets in Southport

With 615 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Southport, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 70 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Southport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00043013.5%
$10,000 to $14,999702.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991183.7%
$25,000 to $34,99957117.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992618.2%
$50,000 to $74,99961519.3%
$75,000 to $99,99934710.9%
$100,000 to $149,99950115.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991946.1%
$200,000+832.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Southport

The median household income in Southport is $54,531, with the highest median household income of $82,818 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 914 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 90 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Southport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years90 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,160 (36.4%)$49,494
45 to 64 Years914 (28.7%)$82,818
65+ Years1,024 (32.1%)$40,167
Total3,188 (100.0%)$54,531

Poverty in Southport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Southport

With 17.2% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Southport, 15 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (56.4%) and 120 females (37.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Southport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (51.5%)14 (15.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (6.5%)
15 Years22 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (26.3%)
18 to 24 Years16 (9.6%)96 (36.6%)
25 to 34 Years261 (35.4%)120 (37.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (14.3%)33 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years117 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years63 (11.3%)13 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (2.2%)11 (3.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)88 (20.7%)
Total602 (17.2%)404 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Southport

According to the poverty statistics in Southport, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Southport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (48.5%)74 (84.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years236 (94.4%)282 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years46 (100.0%)202 (93.5%)
15 Years17 (43.6%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (100.0%)42 (73.7%)
18 to 24 Years150 (90.4%)166 (63.4%)
25 to 34 Years476 (64.6%)204 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years390 (85.7%)228 (87.4%)
45 to 54 Years216 (64.9%)275 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years497 (88.7%)625 (98.0%)
65 to 74 Years435 (97.8%)298 (96.4%)
75 Years and over368 (100.0%)336 (79.2%)
Total2,892 (82.8%)2,747 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Southport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Southport show that 3.7% or 40 of the total 1,083 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Southport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children720 (98.5%)11 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children267 (90.2%)29 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,043 (96.3%)40 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Southport

According to the poverty data in Southport, 20.0% or 70 single-father households and 7.6% or 23 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (29.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (13.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Southport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children47 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children23 (12.0%)23 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (20.0%)23 (7.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Southport

The poverty data for Southport shows that 40 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 93 of the single-parent households (14.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (9.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 household (16.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Southport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (1.5%)47 (16.0%)
1 or 2 Children29 (9.8%)46 (12.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (3.7%)93 (14.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Southport

Employment by Class of Employer in Southport

Among the 3,009 employed individuals in Southport, private company employees (1,986 | 66.0%), local government employees (337 | 11.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (334 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Southport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,98666.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)240.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)541.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations33411.1%
Local Government Employees33711.2%
State Government Employees1394.6%
Federal Government Employees1354.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,009100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Southport

According to the labor force statistics for Southport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,643), 64.5% or 3,640 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 229 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 98.3% or 704 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.2% or 73 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Southport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years110 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years207 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years315 (90.3%)73 (23.2%)
30 to 34 Years641 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years704 (98.3%)65 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years434 (71.4%)40 (9.2%)
55 to 59 Years455 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years467 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years281 (37.3%)50 (17.8%)
75 Years and over25 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,640 (64.5%)229 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Southport

According to labor force statistics for Southport, 84.2% of individuals (3,017) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,583) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 178 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.7% or 1,240 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 49.1% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Southport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School55 (23.1%)117 (49.1%)
High School Diploma1,321 (83.1%)103 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,240 (93.7%)69 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher399 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,017 (84.2%)211 (5.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Southport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Southport are Community & Social Service (281 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (258 | 7.6%), Management (255 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (174 | 5.1%), and Health Technologists (81 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Southport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Southport, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (95.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Southport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management159 (62.4%)96 (37.7%)
Business & Financial28 (36.4%)49 (63.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 87 (31.0%)194 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library65 (37.4%)109 (62.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment22 (61.1%)14 (38.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (5.0%)245 (95.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total (Category)353 (37.7%)584 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Southport are Food Preparation & Serving (266 | 7.8%), Security & Protection (161 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (150 | 4.4%), Law Enforcement (139 | 4.1%), and Healthcare Support (90 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Southport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Southport, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82.7%), and Personal Care & Service (35.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Southport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Security & Protection161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving177 (66.5%)89 (33.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (17.3%)43 (82.7%)
Personal Care & Service97 (64.7%)53 (35.3%)
Total (Category)444 (61.8%)275 (38.3%)
Total (Overall)1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Southport are Office & Administration (517 | 15.2%), and Sales & Related (124 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Southport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Southport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related101 (81.5%)23 (18.5%)
Office & Administration81 (15.7%)436 (84.3%)
Total (Category)182 (28.4%)459 (71.6%)
Total (Overall)1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Southport are Construction & Extraction (58 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Southport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Southport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Southport are Production (540 | 15.8%), Transportation (305 | 8.9%), and Material Moving (197 | 5.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Southport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Southport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production371 (68.7%)169 (31.3%)
Transportation294 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)
Material Moving197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)862 (82.7%)180 (17.3%)
Total (Overall)1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Southport

Employment Industries in Southport

The major employment industries in Southport include Health Care & Social Assistance (718 | 21.0%), Manufacturing (680 | 19.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (447 | 13.1%), Educational Services (381 | 11.2%), and Retail Trade (320 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Southport

Employment Industries by Sex in Southport

The Southport industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (91.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (83.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Southport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing523 (76.9%)157 (23.1%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade231 (72.2%)89 (27.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing340 (76.1%)107 (23.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (8.7%)105 (91.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (23.7%)29 (76.3%)
Educational Services144 (37.8%)237 (62.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance119 (16.6%)599 (83.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (56.2%)14 (43.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services118 (67.4%)57 (32.6%)
Public Administration139 (86.3%)22 (13.7%)
Total1,913 (56.1%)1,498 (43.9%)

Education in Southport

School Enrollment in Southport

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,263 students in Southport are elementary school (350 | 27.7%), middle school (298 | 23.6%), and high school (274 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Southport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool141.1%
Kindergarten816.4%
Elementary School35027.7%
Middle School29823.6%
High School27421.7%
College / Undergraduate1149.0%
Graduate / Professional13210.4%
Total1,263100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Southport

Out of a total of 1,263 students who are enrolled in schools in Southport, 244 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,019 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 82 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Southport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds371 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds140 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
35 Years and over21 (20.4%)82 (79.6%)
Total1,019 (80.7%)244 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Southport

Education (258 | 33.4%), business (108 | 14.0%), engineering (94 | 12.2%), arts & humanities (86 | 11.1%), and science & technology (65 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 773 individuals in Southport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Southport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics202.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural222.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology374.8%
Social Sciences172.2%
Engineering9412.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology658.4%
Business10814.0%
Education25833.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History547.0%
Visual & Performing Arts121.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities8611.1%
Total773100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Southport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Southport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Southport are males with 2 vehicles (828, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (575, making up 58.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Southport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle261 (16.4%)364 (25.7%)
2 Vehicles828 (52.0%)575 (40.6%)
3 Vehicles321 (20.2%)336 (23.7%)
4 Vehicles57 (3.6%)96 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles113 (7.1%)45 (3.2%)
Total1,591 (100.0%)1,416 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Southport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Southport are 10 to 14 minutes (762 commuters, 25.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (614 commuters, 20.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (447 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Southport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1364.5%
5 to 9 Minutes42014.1%
10 to 14 Minutes76225.5%
15 to 19 Minutes44715.0%
20 to 24 Minutes61420.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1013.4%
30 to 34 Minutes36112.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1113.7%
60 to 89 Minutes361.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Southport

The most common commute times in Southport are 10 to 14 minutes (507 commuters, 32.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (281 commuters, 20.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Southport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes40 (2.5%)96 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes139 (8.8%)281 (20.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes507 (32.1%)255 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes244 (15.4%)203 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes406 (25.7%)208 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes95 (6.0%)6 (0.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes121 (7.7%)240 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes21 (1.3%)90 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.4%)29 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Southport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Southport are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (274, 17.3%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (353, 25.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Southport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM22 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (1.1%)34 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM124 (7.9%)42 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM225 (14.2%)84 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM207 (13.1%)237 (16.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (3.3%)133 (9.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM101 (6.4%)245 (17.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM42 (2.7%)54 (3.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM46 (2.9%)62 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM22 (1.4%)50 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM151 (9.6%)9 (0.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM48 (3.0%)20 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM248 (15.7%)85 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM274 (17.3%)353 (25.1%)
Total1,580 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Southport

Occupancy by Ownership in Southport

Of the total 3,188 dwellings in Southport, owner-occupied units account for 2,164 (67.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,024 (32.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Southport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,16467.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,02432.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,188100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Southport

Occupancy by Household Size in Southport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,17536.9%
2-Person Household1,28840.4%
3-Person Household2989.3%
4+ Person Household42713.4%
Total Housing Units3,188100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Southport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Southport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household657 (55.9%)518 (44.1%)
2-Person Household992 (77.0%)296 (23.0%)
3-Person Household257 (86.2%)41 (13.8%)
4+ Person Household258 (60.4%)169 (39.6%)
Total Housing Units2,164 (67.9%)1,024 (32.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Southport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Southport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School118 (79.2%)31 (20.8%)
High School Diploma1,066 (79.6%)273 (20.4%)
College/Associate Degree650 (54.7%)538 (45.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher330 (64.4%)182 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Southport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Southport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years79424.9%
35 to 44 Years45614.3%
45 to 54 Years2568.0%
55 to 64 Years65820.6%
65 to 74 Years51416.1%
75 to 84 Years36311.4%
85 Years and Over1474.6%
Total3,188100.0%

Housing Finances in Southport

Median Income by Occupancy in Southport

Median Income by Occupancy in Southport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,164 (67.9%)$65,702
Renter-Occupied1,024 (32.1%)$31,293
Average3,188 (100.0%)$54,531

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Southport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Southport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00063 (2.9%)15 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99985 (3.9%)267 (26.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (0.4%)62 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (1.0%)57 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999249 (11.5%)322 (31.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999260 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999508 (23.5%)106 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999233 (10.8%)115 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999484 (22.4%)16 (1.6%)
$150,000 or more212 (9.8%)64 (6.2%)
Total2,164 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Southport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Southport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30095 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499509 (23.5%)34 (3.3%)
$500 to $799431 (19.9%)135 (13.2%)
$800 to $999456 (21.1%)133 (13.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499476 (22.0%)599 (58.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999111 (5.1%)67 (6.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more84 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,164 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Southport

Housing Structures in Southport

Housing Structures in Southport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,47377.6%
Single Unit, Attached120.4%
2 Unit Apartments33910.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments963.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments240.7%
10 or more Apartments2016.3%
Mobile Home / Other431.3%
Total3,188100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Southport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Southport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,097 (84.8%)376 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments12 (3.5%)327 (96.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)201 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,164 (67.9%)1,024 (32.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Southport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Southport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)79 (7.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms27 (1.3%)108 (10.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms568 (26.3%)357 (34.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms860 (39.7%)409 (39.9%)
8 or more Rooms709 (32.8%)71 (6.9%)
Total2,164 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Southport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Southport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,733 (80.1%)719 (70.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (0.7%)46 (4.5%)
Electricity252 (11.7%)34 (3.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene104 (4.8%)225 (22.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels59 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,164 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Southport

Household Vehicle Usage in Southport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle86 (4.0%)344 (33.6%)
1 Vehicle553 (25.6%)359 (35.1%)
2 Vehicles1,041 (48.1%)243 (23.7%)
3 or more Vehicles484 (22.4%)78 (7.6%)
Total2,164 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Southport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Southport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8461,318
Median Property Value$90,900$85,800
Median Household Income$60,357$106
Monthly Housing Costs$441$84
Real Estate Taxes$2,176$51

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Southport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Southport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000117 (13.8%)106 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999356 (42.1%)722 (54.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999373 (44.1%)389 (29.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)17 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)84 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)1,318 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Southport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Southport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00082 (9.7%)86 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99970 (8.3%)66 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999142 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (8.5%)107 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999154 (18.2%)188 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (12.8%)354 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999112 (13.2%)125 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more106 (12.5%)372 (28.2%)
Total846 (100.0%)1,318 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Southport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Southport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x493 (58.3%)71,102 (5,394.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x80 (9.5%)864 (65.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (5.9%)236 (17.9%)
4.0x or more223 (26.4%)68 (5.2%)
Total846 (100.0%)1,318 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Southport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Southport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800122 (14.4%)43 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,499143 (16.9%)262 (19.9%)
$800 to $1,499581 (68.7%)282 (21.4%)
Total846 (100.0%)1,318 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Southport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years956 (91.7%)86 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years307 (81.2%)71 (18.8%)
26 to 34 Years761 (75.9%)242 (24.1%)
35 to 44 Years562 (78.5%)154 (21.5%)
45 to 54 Years608 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years754 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older792 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,106 (91.7%)553 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Southport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Southport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen956 (91.7%)86 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen307 (81.2%)71 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Southport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Southport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000462 (58.6%)327 (41.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,514 (96.1%)62 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999691 (96.2%)27 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over2,114 (94.0%)135 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 647 (28.0%)121 (72.0%)
6 to 18 Years408 (39.2%)566 (54.3%)
19 to 25 Years96 (25.4%)211 (55.8%)
25 to 34 Years226 (22.5%)535 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years117 (16.3%)445 (62.2%)
45 to 54 Years145 (23.8%)463 (76.1%)
55 to 64 Years261 (21.8%)1,167 (97.4%)
65 to 74 Years742 (98.4%)448 (59.4%)
75 Years and over792 (100.0%)385 (48.6%)
Total2,834 (42.6%)4,341 (65.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Southport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Southport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (1.9%)73 (12.8%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years171 (12.7%)181 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years95 (21.3%)94 (30.4%)
75 Years and over303 (82.3%)245 (57.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Southport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Southport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years94 (7.0%)112 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years27 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over147 (40.0%)99 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Southport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (5.6%)6 (1.9%)
75 Years and over23 (6.2%)39 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Southport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (1.9%)73 (12.8%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years149 (11.1%)30 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.7%)19 (6.1%)
75 Years and over23 (6.2%)64 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Southport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years147 (10.9%)16 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years46 (10.3%)75 (24.3%)
75 Years and over179 (48.6%)123 (29.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Southport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.2%)11 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over88 (23.9%)20 (4.7%)

Technology Access in Southport

Computing Device Access in Southport

Computing Device Access in Southport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,06864.9%
Smartphone2,56880.5%
Tablet1,65051.8%
No Computing Device2949.2%
Total3,188100.0%

Internet Access in Southport

Internet Access in Southport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.5%
Broadband Home2,20669.2%
Cellular Data Only2548.0%
Satellite Internet1223.8%
No Internet60919.1%
Total3,188100.0%

Southport Summary

Southport is a small town located in Chemung County, New York. It is situated on the south bank of the Chemung River, approximately 10 miles south of Elmira. The town was first settled in 1786 and was incorporated in 1822. Southport is a rural community with a population of approximately 1,500 people.

Geography

Southport is located in the Southern Tier region of New York State. It is situated on the south bank of the Chemung River, approximately 10 miles south of Elmira. The town is bordered by the towns of Big Flats to the north, Catlin to the east, and Horseheads to the south. The town has a total area of 8.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The terrain of Southport is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the town. The highest point in the town is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet. The town is located in a temperate climate zone, with four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Southport’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and apples. The town also has several wineries and breweries, which attract tourists from all over the region.
In addition to agriculture and tourism, Southport is home to several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a post office and a library.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Southport had a population of 1,521 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in Southport was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Southport was first settled in 1786 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally known as “Southport Landing”, and was later renamed “Southport”. The town was officially incorporated in 1822.
In the 19th century, Southport was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several mills, which produced flour, lumber, and other products. The town also had several stores, a post office, and a school.
In the 20th century, Southport’s economy shifted from agriculture to tourism. The town is now home to several wineries and breweries, which attract visitors from all over the region. The town also has several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a few restaurants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Southport?
Total Population of Southport is 6,661.
What is the Total Male Population of Southport?
Total Male Population of Southport is 3,510.
What is the Total Female Population of Southport?
Total Female Population of Southport is 3,151.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Southport?
There are 111.39 Males per 100 Females in Southport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Southport?
There are 89.77 Females per 100 Males in Southport.
What is the Median Population Age in Southport?
Median Population Age in Southport is 45.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Southport
Average Family Size in Southport is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Southport
Average Household Size in Southport is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Southport?
Per Capita income in Southport is $32,414.
What is the Median Family Income in Southport?
Median Family Income in Southport is $66,948.
What is the Median Household income in Southport?
Median Household Income in Southport is $54,531.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Southport?
Income or Wage Gap in Southport is 13.3%.
Women in Southport earn 86.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Southport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Southport is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Southport?
There are 3,640 People in the Labor Forcein in Southport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Southport?
64.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Southport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Southport?
Unemployment Rate in Southport is 6.3%.