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Westport

South Dakota · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.235 sq mi
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Westport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,942. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $101,700. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−26%since 2000
from 125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+58%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
66881101321541990201020202024Westport
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,942
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,920
+80%since 2000
from $15,541 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.166
−52%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services39%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+123%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(8)
Diversity Score19.7%(18)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.4%
−61.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 50.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westport, South Dakota?

Westport, South Dakota has about 93 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westport, South Dakota?

The typical household in Westport, South Dakota earns about $58,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westport, South Dakota expensive?

In Westport, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $101,700.

How educated are people in Westport, South Dakota?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westport, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westport, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Westport, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westport, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Westport, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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