Westport, KY Demographics

A map of Westport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	259	236	94.2%	93.3%
Hispanic	14	4	5.1%	1.6%
Multiracial	2	7	0.7%	2.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	1.6%

Westport, Kentucky has an estimated population of 275, an increase from the 253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 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 Kentucky 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 12.8% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westport is ranked the 434th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 450th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westport's White Population

259 residents of Westport, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Westport ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.2%.

Westport is more White than neighboring Buckner (78.7% White), La Grange (86.9% White), Goshen (87.7% White), and Crestwood (89.4% White). Westport is less White than neighboring New Washington (99.1% White).

Westport's Black Population

0 residents of Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westport is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Westport is less Black than neighboring Buckner (5% Black), La Grange (1.9% Black), and Crestwood (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 comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westport is less Asian than neighboring Buckner (0.2% Asian), La Grange (1% Asian), Goshen (1.7% Asian), and Crestwood (0.8% Asian).

Westport's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Westport, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 369th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.1%.

Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring New Washington (0% Hispanic), Goshen (4.8% Hispanic), and Crestwood (4.7% Hispanic). Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Buckner (7.8% Hispanic), and La Grange (7.9% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange (0.2% Native American/Other).

Westport's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Westport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.7%.

Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckner (8.3% Multiracial), New Washington (0.9% Multiracial), La Grange (2.1% Multiracial), Goshen (5.9% Multiracial), and Crestwood (3.4% 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.