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Southport, FL
Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida.
Population
873
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
0
Southport and its ZIP codes
Southport at a glance
- Southport is 28% denser than Florida as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,700 (47% below Florida).
Local data for Southport, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southport, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$189,700
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Colombian Americans (108), Irish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bay County. PPP loans are for Southport.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
83,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $13,269 per person
How people get to work
Southport, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southport, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,382
17.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
61.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Southport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn HavenCity | 4.4 mi | 10.5 |
| Pretty BayouCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| SpringfieldCity | 8.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Upper Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| Panama CityCity | 11 mi | 35.5 |
| CallawayCity | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| ParkerCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Lower Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Panama City BeachCity | 15 mi | 19.3 |
| Tyndall AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.5 |
| EbroTown | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| Laguna BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| VernonCity | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| WausauTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Mexico BeachCity | 28 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southport, FL in?
- Southport is in Bay County, Florida.
- What is the population of Southport, FL?
- About 873 people live in Southport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southport?
- Nearby places include Lynn Haven (4.4 mi), Pretty Bayou (7 mi), Cedar Grove (7.7 mi), Springfield (8.8 mi), Upper Grand Lagoon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023