Southport, NC
Living in Southport
Bikeability28
Walkability20
Commute92
Public Transit42
Affordability53
Public Safety97
Airports18
Hospitals52
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation+961 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age
29%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office28%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$253kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$739Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southport
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in Southport
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southport
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southport, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southport, NC
Southport Christian School
4 miles, SW
L & L Montessori School
5 miles, SW
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
12 miles, NE
Coastal Christian High School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Southport, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
19 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina University
58 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
83 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
85 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southport, NC
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Wilmington Treatment Center
15 miles, N
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
16 miles, W
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Southport, NC
Wilmington International Airport
21 miles, N
Myrtle Beach International Airport
56 miles, W
Albert J Ellis Airport
63 miles, N
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
85 miles, NW