Westport, NC Demographics
A map of Westport's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,109 | 89.6% |
Hispanic | 194 | 3.4% |
Multiracial | 176 | 3.1% |
Black | 156 | 2.7% |
Asian | 62 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.1% |
Westport, North Carolina had a population of 5,705 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 2.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westport, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is the 146th most populous. 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's White Population
5,109 residents of Westport identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Westport considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #98 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westport is more White than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (88.1% White), Denver (86% White), Lowesville (85.5% White), and Cornelius (79.6% White). Westport is less White than neighboring Lake Norman of Catawba (90% White).
Westport's Black Population
156 residents of Westport identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westport less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #588 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westport is more Black than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (1.2% Black), and Lake Norman of Catawba (2.4% Black). Westport is less Black than neighboring Denver (3.2% Black), Lowesville (4.9% Black), and Cornelius (6.2% Black).
Westport's Asian Population
62 residents of Westport identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westport roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westport is more Asian than neighboring Lake Norman of Catawba (0.7% Asian), and Lowesville (1% Asian). Westport is less Asian than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (2.3% Asian), and Cornelius (2.4% Asian).
Westport's Hispanic Population
194 residents of Westport identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westport slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #584 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westport is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Norman of Catawba (3.2% Hispanic). Westport is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (4.5% Hispanic), Denver (5.8% Hispanic), Lowesville (4% Hispanic), and Cornelius (7.3% Hispanic).
Westport's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Westport identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westport roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #711 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (0.4% Native American/Other), Denver (0.7% Native American/Other), Lake Norman of Catawba (0.4% Native American/Other), Lowesville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cornelius (0.7% Native American/Other).
Westport's Multiracial Population
176 residents of Westport identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westport roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Westport is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westport is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (3.5% Multiracial), Denver (3.2% Multiracial), Lake Norman of Catawba (3.3% Multiracial), Lowesville (4% Multiracial), and Cornelius (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.