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Westport

New York · 403 residents · 2.363 sq mi
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Westport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2023. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $251,400. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

403
+61%since 2023
from 250 in 2023
1990 – 2024
171 / sq mi
+61%since 2023
from 106 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.8
+1%since 2023
from 61.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
2143013884755621990201020202024Westport
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$44,928
+16%since 2023
from $38,888 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.398
−16%since 2023
from 0.473 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$251,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $131,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$864
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $861 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
17.5% rent
39.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
20.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.9
+43%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(6)
Diversity Score5.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score1.8%(7)
2
−68%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
21.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
−27%since 2023
from 43.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
35.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
54.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, New York?

Westport, New York has about 403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westport, New York?

The typical household in Westport, New York earns about $64,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westport, New York expensive?

In Westport, New York, the median home is worth about $251,400, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, New York?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westport, New York?

About 20.6% of people in Westport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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