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Westport

North Carolina · 4,026 residents · 3.671 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,611. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,020 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $447,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 123% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
+101%since 2000
from 2,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+101%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7922K4K5K6K1990201020202024Westport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,611
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,542
+45%since 2000
from $34,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$447,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−76.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,781)
Black2.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score13.5%(545)
Diversity Score
14
+124%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, North Carolina?

Westport, North Carolina has about 4,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westport, North Carolina earns about $101,611 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 $447,600.

How educated are people in Westport, North Carolina?

About 52.0% 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 0.7% 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 2,768 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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