Southport, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 873, Southport's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Southport is a small community located in Florida. The total population is 873. It ranks as the 801st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southport is 47.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $189,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $359,000. 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southport is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.2% vs 50.4%).

Education

33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Southport, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.