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Westernport

Maryland · 1,888 residents · 0.879 sq mi
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Westernport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,397. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,888
−10%since 2000
from 2,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,148 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westernport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,397
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,377
+39%since 2000
from $12,503 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,856)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(50)
Diversity Score
3
+122%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westernport, Maryland?

Westernport, Maryland has about 1,888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westernport, Maryland?

The typical household in Westernport, Maryland earns about $34,397 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Westernport, Maryland?

About 5.6% 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 22.9% 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 574 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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