Southport town is located in Chemung County New York. Southport town has a 2024 population of 8,832. Southport town is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -7.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Southport town is $70,177 with a poverty rate of 14.59%. The median age in Southport town is 44.8 years: 43.8 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southport town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,713 | 90.91% |
| Black or African American | 501 | 5.23% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,301 | 2.17 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 1,840 | 1.3 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 1,683 | 2.8 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 428 | 3.25 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 350 | 2.38 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,158 | 15.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 434 | 5.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 739 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 3,100 | 42.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 1,244 | 16.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,663 | 6,059 | 1,038 |
| Black | 354 | 330 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 235 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 231 | 197 | 111 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,008 | $0 | $73,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,617 | $51,967 | $72,132 |
| High School Graduate | $40,894 | $42,773 | $32,330 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,898 | $18,241 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,715 | $41,942 | $41,471 |
| Some College | $42,031 | $41,380 | $44,338 |
$41,715
Average Earnings
$41,942
Average Male
$41,471
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.88% of Southport town residents speak only English, while 2.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,538 | 1,089 | 12.75% |
| Black | 369 | 227 | 61.52% |
| Multiple | 300 | 31 | 10.33% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 21 | 10.24% |
14.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.57%
Male Poverty Rate
13.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southport town is Black, with 61.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southport town is Hispanic, with 10.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.61% |
| Some College | 18.28% |
| High School | 12.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.76% |
| Male Employed | 12.35% |
| Female Employed | 7.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,926 | $80,823 |
| Households | $58,263 | $70,177 |
| Married Families | $84,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,752 | $51,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
822
Number of Veterans
822
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 295 |
| World War II | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 316 |
| 65 to 74 | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 822 | 11.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.5%
Born in Southport town
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
97.61% of Southport town residents were born in the United States, with 80.5% having been born in New York. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,472 | -72 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 8,544 | -72 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 8,616 | -72 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 8,688 | -72 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 8,760 | -72 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 8,832 | -72 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 8,904 | -72 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 8,976 | -499 | -5.27% |
| 2021 | 9,475 | -97 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 9,572 | -191 | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 9,763 | -218 | -2.18% |
| 2018 | 9,981 | -105 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 10,086 | -219 | -2.13% |
| 2016 | 10,305 | -196 | -1.87% |
| 2015 | 10,501 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 10,517 | -158 | -1.48% |
| 2013 | 10,675 | -263 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 10,938 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 10,944 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 10,928 | 0 | 0% |