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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westport

North Carolina · 1,258 residents · 3.671 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 748 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $214,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 101% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,258
−37%vs 2000
vs 2,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
343 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7922K4K5K6K1990201020202024Westport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,232 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,284
−29%vs 2000
vs $34,189 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$214,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $248,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$771
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,023 in 2000
US average: $450
94.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
5.6% rent
4.0
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,947)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(121)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
−10%vs 2000
vs 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westport, North Carolina?

Westport, North Carolina has about 1,258 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Westport, North Carolina earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westport, North Carolina expensive?

In Westport, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $214,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, North Carolina?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westport, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westport, North Carolina?

About 1.1% of people in Westport, North Carolina 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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