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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westport

North Carolina · 2,006 residents · 3.671 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,232. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $248,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 107% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,006
+59%since 1990
from 1,258 in 1990
1990 – 2024
546 / sq mi
+59%since 1990
from 343 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
−4%since 1990
from 44.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7922K4K5K6K1990201020202024Westport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,232
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,189
+41%since 1990
from $24,284 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$248,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,023
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $771 in 1990
US average: $602
93.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
6.2% rent
3.1
−24%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+11%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westport, North Carolina?

Westport, North Carolina has about 2,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westport, North Carolina earns about $81,232 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 $248,200, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, North Carolina?

About 47.7% 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 5.3% of people in Westport, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westport, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Westport, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 748 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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