Westport, OR Demographics
A map of Westport's Population by Race
Westport, Oregon has an estimated population of 263, a large decrease from the 319 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 27.8% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Westport is ranked the 333rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Westport's White Population
233 residents of Westport, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Westport ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 84.3% to 88.6%.
Westport is more White than neighboring Puget Island (86.6% White), Cathlamet (84.1% White), and Lower Elochoman (48% White). Westport is less White than neighboring East Cathlamet (93.1% White), and Upper Elochoman (100% 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 comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 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 East Cathlamet (1.5% 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 Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Westport is less Asian than neighboring Cathlamet (0.8% Asian).
Westport's Hispanic Population
6 residents of Westport, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 9.4% to 2.3%.
Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring East Cathlamet (0% Hispanic), and Upper Elochoman (0% Hispanic). Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Puget Island (4.1% Hispanic), Cathlamet (9.4% Hispanic), and Lower Elochoman (52% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 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 0.9% to 0.0%.
Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cathlamet (1.6% Native American/Other).
Westport's Multiracial Population
24 residents of Westport, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 4.4% to 9.1%.
Westport is more Multiracial than neighboring East Cathlamet (5.4% Multiracial), Cathlamet (4.1% Multiracial), Lower Elochoman (0% Multiracial), and Upper Elochoman (0% Multiracial). Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Puget Island (9.3% 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.