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Westport

Connecticut · 3,251 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,750. Population has grown 16% since 2021. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,036,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 130% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,251
+16%vs 2021
vs 2,813 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,554 / sq mi
+16%vs 2021
vs 2,210 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.8
+1%vs 2021
vs 45.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$183,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $191,797 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$100,078
−11%vs 2021
vs $111,820 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,036,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,173,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,685
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,673 in 2021
US average: $1,124
79.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.3% in 2021
20.3% rent
5.6
−8%vs 2021
vs 6.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,362)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(109)
Asian6.8%(191)
Other4.6%(128)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,008)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,709)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(183)
Asian5.9%(193)
Other5.2%(168)
Diversity Score38.7%(1,257)
39
+8%vs 2021
vs 36 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

84.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
43.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.7 min
+11%vs 2021
vs 33.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
56.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
70.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
68.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
52.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.7% in 2021
9.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Westport, Connecticut?

Westport, Connecticut has about 3,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westport, Connecticut?

The typical household in Westport, Connecticut earns about $183,750 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 $1,036,800, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, Connecticut?

About 84.8% 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 2.1% 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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