Southport, North Carolina
Southport: City in North Carolina, United States
About
Southport is a city located in the county of Brunswick in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,833 and a population density of 279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,088 inhabitants.
The city was created 233 years ago in 1791.
Quick Facts about Southport
| Population : | 4,088 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Brunswick County |
| Postal code : | 28461 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 10.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1792 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:32:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 30.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Southport is located at 33°55'18"N 78°1'13"W (33.9215600, -78.0202700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Southport
Demographics
The population of Southport increased by 30.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,833 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,994 | 5.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,068 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,158 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,297 | 4.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,477 | 5.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,633 | 4.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,738 | 2.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,861 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,966 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,088 | 2.98% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Southport
1 Waterfront Park
146-176 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Dutchman Creek Park
4750 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Franklin Square Park
130 E West St, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Zeke's Island Reserve
Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Southport
1 Bojangles
5160 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Jersey Mike's Subs
5130 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 KFC
4921 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Subway
4891 Long Beach Rd SE Unit 1, Suite A, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1671 N Howe St Unit 1A, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Southport
1 Wingate by Wyndham Southport
1511 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
4820 Port Loop Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport
5181 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Southport
1 Southport Community Building
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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2 Southport Public Works
1010 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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3 Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall
9 E Boiling Spring Rd, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Southport - City Hall
1029 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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5 Indian Trail Meeting Hall
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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6 Southport City Office
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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7 Southport City Offices
211 N Atlantic Ave, Southport, NC 28461 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Southport (6)
People born in Southport, including linebacker in the NFL Mike Johnson, baseball player Quinton McCracken, judge Wanda G. Bryant, .
List
- Abraham Galloway (American politician) he was born in 08/02/1837
- Donna McDowell White (American politician) she was born in 29/11/1948
- Henry Hamilton McCreary (American politician) he was born in 28/12/1861
Schools in Southport
College & universities near Southport, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198084 | Brunswick Community College | Bolivia (NC) | 28422-9021 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Southport, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
Post offices near Southport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Southpor Post Office | Southport (NC) | 28461 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Southport , New York town in New York state with a population of 9,622 people.
- Southport , Indiana town in Marion County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,760 people.
- Southport , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 603 people.
Other cities in Brunswick County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brunswick County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leland | 25,647 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Oak Island | 8,735 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saint James | 6,607 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,430 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 5,618 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Carolina Shores | 4,802 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Shallotte | 4,409 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sunset Beach | 4,172 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Navassa | 2,534 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Calabash | 2,360 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Belville | 2,135 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Northwest | 806 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 709 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Holden Beach | 675 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Varnamtown | 603 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Caswell Beach | 438 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Southport distances to largest North Carolina cities
