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Westport

Connecticut · 3,021 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,631,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,021
+6%since 2023
from 2,863 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,373 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 2,249 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.4
+2%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Westport
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $222,650 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$144,550
+10%since 2023
from $131,636 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.485
−3%since 2023
from 0.498 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,631,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,208,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$3,301
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,326 in 2023
US average: $1,442
83.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
16.6% rent
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
24.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.5
+20%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,323)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(176)
Asian8.6%(247)
Other3.6%(102)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,461)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6%(180)
Asian8.7%(262)
Other3.4%(103)
Diversity Score40.5%(1,224)
41
−2%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

82.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
42.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.7 min
−19%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
46.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
8.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
41.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
70.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, Connecticut?

Westport, Connecticut has about 3,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westport, Connecticut?

The typical household in Westport, Connecticut earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westport, Connecticut expensive?

In Westport, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,631,500, and the typical rent is about $3,301 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, Connecticut?

About 82.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westport, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westport, Connecticut?

About 3.9% of people in Westport, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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