Southport, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Southport is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 1,568. It ranks as the 136th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southport is 57.0 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southport is $159,688. This is 67% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 98% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $1,094,600. Housing costs are 198% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Southport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.8% vs 61.9%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

84.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Southport in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 39.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Southport, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.