Westport, MN Demographics

A map of Westport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37	36	100.0%	81.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	11.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	6.8%

Westport, Minnesota has an estimated population of 37, a large decrease from the 44 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 31.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westport is ranked the 879th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 887th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westport's White Population

37 residents of Westport, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Westport ranks 717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 81.8% to 100.0%.

Westport is more White than neighboring Villard (92.4% White), West Union (95.7% White), Osakis (97% White), Sedan (97.5% White), and Nelson (92.9% 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 Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Westport is less Black than neighboring Osakis (0.6% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 11.4% to 0.0%.

Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Villard (6.4% Hispanic), Osakis (0.5% Hispanic), and Nelson (5.2% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 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 West Union (1.4% Native American/Other), and Nelson (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westport's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Westport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 6.8% to 0.0%.

Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Villard (1.3% Multiracial), West Union (2.9% Multiracial), Osakis (1.9% Multiracial), Sedan (2.5% Multiracial), and Nelson (1.3% 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.