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Westport

New York · 496 residents · 2.363 sq mi
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Westport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has grown 35% since 2019. Median home value is $130,000. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

496
+35%since 2019
from 368 in 2019
1990 – 2024
210 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 156 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.4
−5%since 2019
from 56.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2143013884755621990201020202024Westport
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$40,642
−15%since 2019
from $47,846 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$130,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$770
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $744 in 2019
US average: $1,124
66.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
33.1% rent
2.8
+10%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(364)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2
−22%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
14.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−6%since 2019
from 25.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
87.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
55.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
59.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

38.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
61.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, New York?

Westport, New York has about 496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westport, New York earns about $46,250 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 $130,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Westport, New York?

About 43.2% 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 14.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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