This was 11.6 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,821.
96 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Southport for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 210 | 4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,286 | 43.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 175 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 253 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 542 | 10.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,141 | 21.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 279 | 5.3 |
| Master's degree | 388 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 32 | 0.6 |
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