Southport
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Southport is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 3,971 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caswell Beach, 3.0 miles SW.
- 3,971residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 991 / sq mipopulation density
- 28461ZIP code
About Southport
Southport is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Its population was 3,971 as of the 2020 census.
Southport is the location of the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, which attracts 40,000 to 50,000 visitors annually.
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Living in Southport
- Median household income
- $87,641
- Median home value
- $437,700
- Median rent
- $1,426/mo
- Median age
- 64.2
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Southport had 3,971 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,971 |
|---|---|
| Density | 991 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southport at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,971 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.01 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9333° N, 78.0085° W |
| ZIP code | 28461 |
| Official website | cityofsouthport.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southport
- Caswell Beach3.0 mi SW
- Bald Head Island4.9 mi S
- St. James5.3 mi W
- Oak Island6.5 mi W
- Kure Beach7.4 mi NE
- Boiling Spring Lakes8.6 mi NW
- Carolina Beach9.7 mi NE
- Sea Breeze11.3 mi NE
- Bolivia12.4 mi NW
- Varnamtown12.9 mi W
- Myrtle Grove15.0 mi NE
- Silver Lake15.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Southport
What county is Southport in?
Southport is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Southport, NC?
3,971 people lived in Southport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southport, NC?
The ZIP code of Southport is 28461.
What is the elevation of Southport?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southport?
Caswell Beach (3.0 mi), Bald Head Island (4.9 mi), St. James (5.3 mi), Oak Island (6.5 mi), Kure Beach (7.4 mi).
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