Census Bureau data for Westport city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Westport city
- What is the median household income in Westport city?
- The median household income in Westport city is $52,407 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Westport city?
- The poverty rate in Westport city is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Westport city?
- $228,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Westport city?
- The median gross rent in Westport city is $752 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Westport city residents have a college degree?
- 18.8% of adults in Westport city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,164
Median Income
$52,407
Median Home Value
$228,800
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.5%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,968 (+23.5%)
Home Value:
+$39,900 (+21.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.4 pp (-35.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-1.6%)
Unemployment:
-11.2 pp (-88.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,164
Median Age
48.0
Female
54.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.7%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.1%
Other 9.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,407
±$24,211
-$42,545 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,191
Median Family Income
$94,600
Poverty Rate
7.9%
+1.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
14.8%
$25–35k
16.6%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
12.8%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,720
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
Renter-Occupied
41.7%
Vacancy Rate
41.2%
Median Home Value
$228,800
-$291,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$752
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.8%
$50–100k
2.9%
$100–200k
10.7%
$200–300k
35.4%
$300–500k
13.2%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.0%
$500–1k
50.5%
$1–1.5k
17.8%
$2–2.5k
9.0%
$3.5k+
4.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.4%
1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
22.5%
3+
22.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
5.5%
20+ units
6.0%
Mobile home
8.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.5%
1940–1969
8.2%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
18.7%
2010+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.8%
-20.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.2%
Some College / Associate
17.9%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
-3.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.9%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
18.5%
Private For-Profit
76.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Wholesale
16.4%
Transportation
15.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Retail
6.7%
Public Admin
4.1%
Agriculture
3.0%
Construction
2.1%
Finance
1.3%
Prof. Services
0.5%
Occupation
Management
38.9%
Production
32.9%
Sales
14.5%
Food Prep
9.1%
Construction
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
11.7 min
Drove Alone
45.5%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
20.6%
Work from Home
4.9%
Walked
9.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,012
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.2%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
3.9%
15–19
1.8%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
18.4%
35–44
4.5%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
2.9%
65–74
12.0%
75–84
19.8%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 18.9%
Working age (18–64): 81.1%
65 and over: 26.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.7%
Naturalized Citizen
10.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
53.3%
Latin America
36.5%
Asia
10.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.4%
With a Disability
19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.8%
Uninsured
5.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.9%
Has a Computer
93.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.6%
Moved from Abroad
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023