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North Westport

Massachusetts · 4,720 residents · 5.189 sq mi
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North Westport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,800. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,720
+4%since 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
47.7
+17%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024North Westport
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(184)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(200)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(250)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(221)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(249)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(529)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(578)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415%(709)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(708)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(593)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(365)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(134)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,578
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,378
+109%since 2000
from $20,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−11%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Westport on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,407)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,411)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(88)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other0.3%(16)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian0.9%(44)
Ancestry
Portuguese44.3%(2,119)
French15.3%(734)
English14%(670)
Irish10.1%(482)
American4%(192)
Polish3%(144)
Iranian2.8%(133)
Norwegian1.7%(80)
Italian1.4%(66)
Scottish1%(49)
Welsh0.7%(34)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
German0.5%(25)
Lebanese0.5%(24)
Brazilian0.3%(14)
RANKED:Largest Portuguese population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Westport, Massachusetts earns about $68,578 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 $300,800, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in North Westport, Massachusetts?

About 26.0% 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 7.8% 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 23 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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