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Southport, Indiana, in Marion county, is 7 miles S of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Southport contains a population of approximately 1,852.
In Southport, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Southport had a median family income of $59,926. The typical family in Southport is better off than most in Indiana. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Southport have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Southport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Southport, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Southport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Southport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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