Westport, NC Demographics

A map of Westport's Population by Race

Westport, North Carolina has an estimated population of 5,915, an increase from the 5,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.8% Black, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 19.5% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westport is ranked the 150th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westport's White Population

5,502 residents of Westport, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Westport ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 89.6% to 93.0%.

Westport is more White than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (87.9% White), Denver (86.7% White), Lake Norman of Catawba (86.8% White), Lowesville (92.7% White), and Cornelius (82% White).

Westport's Black Population

45 residents of Westport, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westport is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 588th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Black residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.8%.

Westport is more Black than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (0.3% Black), and Denver (0% Black). Westport is less Black than neighboring Lake Norman of Catawba (1.1% Black), Lowesville (3.4% Black), and Cornelius (3.5% Black).

Westport's Asian Population

84 residents of Westport, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westport is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 247th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Asian residents' share of Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Westport is more Asian than neighboring Denver (0% Asian), and Lowesville (0% Asian). Westport is less Asian than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (1.7% Asian), Lake Norman of Catawba (1.7% Asian), and Cornelius (3.1% Asian).

Westport's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Westport, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring Denver (0.3% Hispanic). Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (7% Hispanic), Lake Norman of Catawba (8.9% Hispanic), Lowesville (3.9% Hispanic), and Cornelius (5.4% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 714th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 Lake Norman of Iredell (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cornelius (0.4% Native American/Other).

Westport's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Westport, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 537th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.5%.

Westport is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Norman of Catawba (1.4% Multiracial), and Lowesville (0% Multiracial). Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (2.8% Multiracial), Denver (12.9% Multiracial), and Cornelius (5.6% 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.