Southport, CT Demographics

A map of Southport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,487	1,511	94.8%	84.1%
Hispanic	33	120	2.1%	6.7%
Multiracial	27	58	1.7%	3.2%
Asian	14	93	0.9%	5.2%
Black	7	15	0.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Southport, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,568, a large decrease from the 1,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southport has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Southport, that probability was 28.5% in 2020 and 10.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southport is ranked the 136th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Southport was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southport's White Population

1,487 residents of Southport, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southport is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Southport ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Southport's population has increased from 84.1% to 94.8%.

Southport is more White than neighboring Mill Plain (91.4% White), Greens Farms (70.1% White), Fairfield University (88.7% White), Staples (74.8% White), and Murray (88.5% White).

Southport's Black Population

7 residents of Southport, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southport is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Southport ranks 167th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Black residents' share of Southport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Southport is more Black than neighboring Mill Plain (0% Black), and Murray (0% Black). Southport is less Black than neighboring Greens Farms (1.8% Black), Fairfield University (1.8% Black), and Staples (1.9% Black).

Southport's Asian Population

14 residents of Southport, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southport is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Southport ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.9%. Asian residents' share of Southport's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.9%.

Southport is more Asian than neighboring Mill Plain (0.6% Asian). Southport is less Asian than neighboring Greens Farms (3.4% Asian), Fairfield University (2.4% Asian), Staples (9.9% Asian), and Murray (10.3% Asian).

Southport's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Southport, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southport is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Southport ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Southport's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.1%.

Southport is more Hispanic than neighboring Murray (1.2% Hispanic). Southport is less Hispanic than neighboring Mill Plain (6.1% Hispanic), Greens Farms (22.6% Hispanic), Fairfield University (5.4% Hispanic), and Staples (8.7% Hispanic).

Southport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Southport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southport is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Southport ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Southport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Southport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greens Farms (0.1% Native American/Other), and Staples (0.4% Native American/Other).

Southport's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Southport, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southport is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Southport ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Southport's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.7%.

Southport is more Multiracial than neighboring Murray (0% Multiracial). Southport is less Multiracial than neighboring Mill Plain (1.8% Multiracial), Greens Farms (2% Multiracial), and Staples (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.