North Westport, MA Demographics

A map of North Westport's Population by Race

North Westport, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,289, a large increase from the 4,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 11.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Westport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Westport has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Westport, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 25.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Westport is ranked the 119th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Westport was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Westport's White Population

4,540 residents of North Westport, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Westport is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. North Westport ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of North Westport's population has decreased from 93.5% to 85.8%.

North Westport is more White than neighboring Fall River (67.6% White), Smith Mills (80.5% White), and Ocean Grove (77.3% White). North Westport is less White than neighboring Tiverton (88.7% White), and Somerset (90.2% White).

North Westport's Black Population

0 residents of North Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Westport is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. North Westport ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Westport is less Black than neighboring Fall River (5.6% Black), Smith Mills (4.3% Black), Tiverton (2% Black), and Somerset (0.4% Black).

North Westport's Asian Population

1 residents of North Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Westport is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. North Westport ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 97.7%. Asian residents' share of North Westport's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

North Westport is less Asian than neighboring Fall River (2.7% Asian), Smith Mills (4.1% Asian), Tiverton (0.5% Asian), Somerset (2.3% Asian), and Ocean Grove (0.4% Asian).

North Westport's Hispanic Population

94 residents of North Westport, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Westport is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Westport ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

North Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Fall River (13.5% Hispanic), Smith Mills (5.2% Hispanic), Tiverton (4.7% Hispanic), Somerset (2.4% Hispanic), and Ocean Grove (20.2% Hispanic).

North Westport's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of North Westport, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Westport is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. North Westport ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

North Westport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tiverton (0.1% Native American/Other), Somerset (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ocean Grove (0% Native American/Other). North Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fall River (1.9% Native American/Other), and Smith Mills (1% Native American/Other).

North Westport's Multiracial Population

608 residents of North Westport, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Westport is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Westport ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Westport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 378.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Westport's population has increased from 2.7% to 11.5%.

North Westport is more Multiracial than neighboring Fall River (8.6% Multiracial), Smith Mills (4.8% Multiracial), Tiverton (3.9% Multiracial), Somerset (4.6% Multiracial), and Ocean Grove (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.