Westport, IN Demographics

A map of Westport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,584	1,310	95.9%	94.0%
Multiracial	40	47	2.4%	3.4%
Black	22	0	1.3%	0.0%
Hispanic	5	28	0.3%	2.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Westport, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,651, a large increase from the 1,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westport has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westport, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 7.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westport is ranked the 262nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Westport was ranked the 278th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westport's White Population

1,584 residents of Westport, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Westport ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 94.0% to 95.9%.

Westport is more White than neighboring Millhousen (91.2% White), Hartsville (84.8% White), Butlerville (53.2% White), and North Vernon (88.3% White). Westport is less White than neighboring Scipio (100% White).

Westport's Black Population

22 residents of Westport, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westport is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 22. Black residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Westport is more Black than neighboring Millhousen (0% Black), Butlerville (0% Black), North Vernon (0.9% Black), and Scipio (0% Black). Westport is less Black than neighboring Hartsville (1.8% Black).

Westport's Asian Population

0 residents of Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westport is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 461st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Westport is less Asian than neighboring Millhousen (0.9% Asian), Hartsville (1.1% Asian), and North Vernon (1.3% Asian).

Westport's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Westport, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 445th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.3%.

Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring Millhousen (0% Hispanic), Butlerville (0% Hispanic), and Scipio (0% Hispanic). Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartsville (2.5% Hispanic), and North Vernon (7.8% Hispanic).

Westport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westport is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartsville (3.6% Native American/Other).

Westport's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Westport, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.4%.

Westport is more Multiracial than neighboring North Vernon (1.6% Multiracial), and Scipio (0% Multiracial). Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Millhousen (7.9% Multiracial), Hartsville (6.1% Multiracial), and Butlerville (46.8% 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.