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Westport

North Carolina · 5,705 residents · 3.671 sq mi
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Westport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,293. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,699 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $446,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,705
+184%since 2000
from 2,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
+184%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7922K4K5K6K1990201020202024Westport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,293
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,217
+64%since 2000
from $34,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,023 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,109)
Black2.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(194)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other2.2%(128)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,279)
Diversity Score
22
+271%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, North Carolina?

Westport, North Carolina has about 5,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westport, North Carolina earns about $128,293 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 $446,600, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, North Carolina?

About 49.9% 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 3.6% 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 4,447 residents, a change of about 353 percent over that period.

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

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