SC New York News

Of the 6,821 people living in Southport in 2020, 50.2 percent (3,422) were women and 49.8 percent (3,399) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SC New York News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 242. In the 65 and over age range, there were 853 females and 660 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	2,236	32.8
Females 18 and over	1,994	29.2
Males 65 and over	660	9.7
Females 65 and over	853	12.5

Source: US Census Bureau