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North Westport

Massachusetts · 5,289 residents · 5.189 sq mi
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North Westport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,582. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,289
+17%since 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 880 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024North Westport
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(205)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(251)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.8%(463)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(168)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(225)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(608)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(795)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(883)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(830)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(487)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(294)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(80)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,582
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,433 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,665
+115%since 2000
from $20,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+9%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,662
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−5%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,407)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(4,540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(94)
Asian0%(1)
Other12.4%(654)
Diversity Score
31
+193%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(19)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.5%(24)
Ancestry
Portuguese44.2%(2,340)
French14%(742)
English10.6%(563)
Irish9.1%(479)
Brazilian8%(424)
Cape Verdean3.1%(162)
German2.7%(141)
Polish2%(108)
Italian1.9%(102)
Scottish0.8%(43)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(35)
American0.4%(22)
Norwegian0.4%(22)
Swedish0.4%(21)
Lithuanian0.3%(17)
RANKED:Largest Portuguese population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Brazilian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(606)
Married57.5%(1,262)
Widowed4.7%(104)
Divorced10.1%(222)
Women 15+
Never married26%(566)
Married55.7%(1,213)
Widowed11%(239)
Divorced7.3%(158)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Westport, Massachusetts?

North Westport, Massachusetts has about 5,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Westport, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Westport, Massachusetts earns about $87,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Westport, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Westport, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $411,300, and the typical rent is about $1,662 a month.

How educated are people in North Westport, Massachusetts?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Westport, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Westport, Massachusetts?

About 4.3% of people in North Westport, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Westport, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Westport, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 592 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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