Population 5,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southport
Household size in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Southport is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.30, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Southport skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Southport than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Southport
Renters in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Southport rent their homes (31.8%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in New York overall (45.7%). Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.2% of the housing in Southport, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Southport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $742 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $815 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,084 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Southport costs $1,084 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $320 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Southport
Bachelor's degrees in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Southport have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Southport is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Southport
| Period | Southport | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Southport runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 35 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Southport compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 2.01 | 51.0 | 9.0% | 31.8% | 14.2% | 1955 | $1,084 | 14.3% | 92.0% | 7.8% |
| Elmira | 2.25 | 39.2 | 15.6% | 46.2% | 16.3% | 1946 | $1,040 | 21.6% | 84.7% | 8.3% |
| West Elmira | 2.35 | 45.0 | 6.5% | 12.3% | 8.7% | 1950 | $1,261 | 50.9% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Pine City | 2.22 | 49.0 | 16.7% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 1962 | $1,080 | 27.4% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| Wellsburg | 2.28 | 43.2 | 14.3% | 19.2% | 12.6% | 1971 | $930 | 9.8% | 88.5% | 4.8% |
| Elmira Heights | 2.54 | 43.8 | 14.3% | 43.7% | 9.6% | 1945 | $931 | 17.8% | 92.7% | 4.8% |
| Lowman | 2.32 | 49.8 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 9.6% | 1973 | $1,214 | 14.8% | 84.7% | 4.2% |
| Fassett | 2.50 | 45.2 | 4.0% | 23.4% | 19.4% | 1973 | $960 | 13.6% | 89.8% | 6.9% |
| North Chemung | 2.44 | 49.8 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 1963 | $1,326 | 11.5% | 87.9% | 5.3% |
| Gillett | 2.52 | 45.1 | 4.2% | 23.1% | 18.5% | 1975 | $963 | 15.2% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
| Horseheads | 2.23 | 44.4 | 9.4% | 28.1% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,306 | 36.1% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Southport. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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