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Westernport

Maryland · 1,759 residents (2025 est.) · 0.879 sq mi
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Westernport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,688. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 516 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,588
−25%since 2000
from 2,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,807 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 2,394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,759 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westernport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,688
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,025
+196%since 2000
from $12,503 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+21%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,085)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(61)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score11%(175)
Diversity Score
11
+828%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
7.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westernport, Maryland?

Westernport, Maryland has about 1,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westernport, Maryland?

The typical household in Westernport, Maryland earns about $47,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westernport, Maryland expensive?

In Westernport, Maryland, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Westernport, Maryland?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westernport, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westernport, Maryland?

About 22.2% of people in Westernport, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westernport, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Westernport, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 874 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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