Westport, WA Demographics
A map of Westport's Population by Race
Westport, Washington has an estimated population of 2,217, a less than 1% change from the 2,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 13.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Multiracial, 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 Washington 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 30.9% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Westport is ranked the 300th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Westport's White Population
1,895 residents of Westport, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westport is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Westport ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 82.5% to 85.5%.
Westport is more White than neighboring Grayland (81.2% White), Ocean Shores (84.3% White), and Markham (74.7% White). Westport is less White than neighboring Cohassett Beach (94.3% White), and Ocosta (97.4% White).
Westport's Black Population
3 residents of Westport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westport is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Westport ranks 417th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Westport is more Black than neighboring Cohassett Beach (0% Black), Ocean Shores (0% Black), Ocosta (0% Black), and Markham (0% Black). Westport is less Black than neighboring Grayland (3.5% Black).
Westport's Asian Population
19 residents of Westport, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westport is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Westport ranks 421st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Westport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.
Westport is more Asian than neighboring Cohassett Beach (0% Asian), Grayland (0% Asian), Ocosta (0% Asian), and Markham (0% Asian). Westport is less Asian than neighboring Ocean Shores (2.7% Asian).
Westport's Hispanic Population
297 residents of Westport, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westport is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westport ranks 354th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Westport's population has increased from 7.0% to 13.4%.
Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring Cohassett Beach (0% Hispanic), Grayland (2% Hispanic), Ocean Shores (4.7% Hispanic), Ocosta (2.6% Hispanic), and Markham (0% 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 slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westport ranks 325th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 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 1.8% to 0.0%.
Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Shores (5.1% Native American/Other).
Westport's Multiracial Population
3 residents of Westport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westport is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westport ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 98.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Westport's population has decreased from 7.5% to 0.1%.
Westport is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocosta (0% Multiracial). Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Cohassett Beach (5.7% Multiracial), Grayland (13.3% Multiracial), Ocean Shores (3.3% Multiracial), and Markham (25.3% 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.