Southport, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Southport is a small city located in New York, within Chemung County. The total population is 6,450. It ranks as the 302nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southport is 49.9 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.5% 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 $62,684. This is 27% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $107,900. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Southport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Southport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Southport, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.