Southport, IN Demographics

A map of Southport's Population by Race

Southport, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,975, a decrease from the 2,123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 34.3% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana 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 55.3% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southport is ranked the 232nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southport's White Population

1,121 residents of Southport, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southport is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Southport ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Southport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.8%.

Southport is less White than neighboring Homecroft (85.8% White), Greenwood (74.1% White), Beech Grove (82.2% White), New Whiteland (85% White), and Whiteland (87.1% White).

Southport's Black Population

0 residents of Southport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southport is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Southport ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Southport's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Southport is less Black than neighboring Homecroft (1.5% Black), Greenwood (5.6% Black), Beech Grove (7.3% Black), and Whiteland (6.9% Black).

Southport's Asian Population

677 residents of Southport, or 34.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southport is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Southport ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Southport's population has decreased from 35.2% to 34.3%.

Southport is more Asian than neighboring Homecroft (4.8% Asian), Greenwood (9% Asian), Beech Grove (1.3% Asian), New Whiteland (0% Asian), and Whiteland (1.7% Asian).

Southport's Hispanic Population

87 residents of Southport, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southport is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Southport ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Southport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Southport is more Hispanic than neighboring New Whiteland (3.3% Hispanic), and Whiteland (1.1% Hispanic). Southport is less Hispanic than neighboring Homecroft (5.9% Hispanic), and Greenwood (7.6% Hispanic).

Southport's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Southport, or 0.2% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Southport ranks 554th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Southport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homecroft (0% Native American/Other), Beech Grove (0% Native American/Other), and New Whiteland (0% Native American/Other). Southport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Whiteland (0.8% Native American/Other).

Southport's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Southport, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southport is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Southport ranks 386th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Southport's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.4%.

Southport is more Multiracial than neighboring Homecroft (2% Multiracial), Greenwood (3.4% Multiracial), and Whiteland (2.3% Multiracial). Southport is less Multiracial than neighboring Beech Grove (4.9% Multiracial), and New Whiteland (11.7% 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.