Westernport, MD

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Westernport Overview

1,993
TOTAL POPULATION
922
MALE POPULATION
1,071
FEMALE POPULATION
86.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,406
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,691
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,938
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,123
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
822
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Westernport Zip Codes

Westernport Area Codes

Race in Westernport

The most populous races in Westernport are White / Caucasian (1,943 | 97.5%), Hispanic or Latino (59 | 3.0%), and Two or more Races (30 | 1.5%).
Race in Westernport
Race# Population% Population
Asian110.5%
Black / African American90.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino593.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,94397.5%
Two or more Races301.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,993100.0%

Ancestry in Westernport

The most populous ancestries reported in Westernport are German (661 | 33.2%), Irish (270 | 13.6%), Italian (206 | 10.3%), English (181 | 9.1%), and American (109 | 5.5%), together accounting for 71.6% of all Westernport residents.
Ancestry in Westernport
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1095.5%
British50.3%
Central American60.3%
Dutch120.6%
Ecuadorian231.1%
English1819.1%
European140.7%
French130.6%
French Canadian20.1%
German66133.2%
Greek160.8%
Guatemalan60.3%
Hungarian70.4%
Irish27013.6%
Italian20610.3%
Korean110.5%
Norwegian60.3%
Polish432.2%
Puerto Rican60.3%
Russian130.6%
Scotch-Irish50.3%
Scottish281.4%
South American231.1%
Spaniard100.5%
Swiss30.2%
Welsh190.9%
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Immigrants in Westernport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Westernport came from Ecuador (8 | 0.4%), Latin America (8 | 0.4%), South America (8 | 0.4%), Asia (5 | 0.3%), and Philippines (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Westernport residents.
Immigrants in Westernport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.3%
Ecuador80.4%
Latin America80.4%
Philippines50.3%
South America80.4%
South Eastern Asia50.3%
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Sex and Age in Westernport

Sex and Age in Westernport

The most populous age groups in Westernport are 45 to 49 Years (119 | 12.9%) for men and Under 5 Years (151 | 14.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Westernport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (7.3%)151 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Years50 (5.4%)58 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years41 (4.4%)34 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Years100 (10.8%)100 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years79 (8.6%)135 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Years47 (5.1%)37 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years26 (2.8%)11 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Years21 (2.3%)67 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years86 (9.3%)76 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years119 (12.9%)16 (1.5%)
50 to 54 Years69 (7.5%)78 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years61 (6.6%)88 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years32 (3.5%)33 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years30 (3.3%)47 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years19 (2.1%)52 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years49 (5.3%)28 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years11 (1.2%)40 (3.7%)
85 Years and over15 (1.6%)20 (1.9%)
Total922 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Westernport

Median Family Size in Westernport

The median family size in Westernport is 3.03 persons per family, with single male/father families (41 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (167 | 31.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Westernport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple317 (60.4%)3.07
Single Male/Father41 (7.8%)3.22
Single Female/Mother167 (31.8%)2.90
Total Families525 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Westernport

The median household size in Westernport is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (41 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.07 persons per household. non-family households (261 | 33.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Westernport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple317 (40.3%)3.09
Single Male/Father41 (5.2%)4.07
Single Female/Mother167 (21.2%)3.16
Non-family261 (33.2%)1.22
Total Households786 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Westernport

Out of a total of 786 households in Westernport, 525 (66.8%) are family households, while 261 (33.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 222, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 210.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Westernport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-210 (26.7%)
2-Person Households222 (28.2%)46 (5.9%)
3-Person Households101 (12.9%)5 (0.6%)
4-Person Households117 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households76 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total525 (66.8%)261 (33.2%)

Female Fertility in Westernport

Fertility by Age in Westernport

Average fertility rate in Westernport is 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 240.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Westernport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years44 (67.7%)240.0
35 to 50 years21 (32.3%)127.0
Total65 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westernport

24.6% of women with births (65) in Westernport are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 63.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westernport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total16 (24.6%)49 (75.4%)

Fertility by Education in Westernport

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Westernport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma48 (73.9%)282.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (26.2%)123.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total65 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westernport

75.4% of women with births in Westernport are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 52.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 85.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westernport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (14.6%)41 (85.4%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (24.6%)49 (75.4%)

Income in Westernport

Income Overview in Westernport

Per Capita Income in Westernport is $29,406, while median incomes of families and households are $56,691 and $50,938 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,993$29,406
Median Family Income525$56,691
Mean Family Income525$66,891
Median Household Income786$50,938
Mean Household Income786$72,814
Income Deficit525$17,123
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,99357.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,99342.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9930.49

Earnings by Sex in Westernport

Average Earnings in Westernport are $31,759, $41,546 for men and $17,788 for women, a difference of 57.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Westernport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male453 (52.9%)$41,546
Female403 (47.1%)$17,788
Total856 (100.0%)$31,759

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westernport

The most common earnings brackets in Westernport are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (66 | 14.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (68 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westernport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)28 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99935 (7.7%)31 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49930 (6.6%)18 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)33 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49918 (4.0%)15 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)56 (13.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (6.2%)19 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (6.0%)13 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.1%)19 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (2.9%)15 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99933 (7.3%)5 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (1.8%)13 (3.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99938 (8.4%)16 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99925 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99966 (14.6%)68 (16.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99960 (13.3%)7 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (8.6%)17 (4.2%)
$100,000+15 (3.3%)30 (7.4%)
Total453 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westernport

Average earnings in Westernport are $56,042 for men and $40,313 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,813, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,583. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,159, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,974.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westernport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,583$16,974
College or Associate's Degree$47,440$33,500
Bachelor's Degree$57,344$0
Graduate Degree$72,813$62,159
Total$56,042$40,313

Family Income in Westernport

Family Income Brackets in Westernport

According to the Westernport family income data, there are 138 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Westernport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000315.9%
$10,000 to $14,999366.9%
$15,000 to $24,999214.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995710.9%
$35,000 to $49,9998015.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913826.3%
$75,000 to $99,999479.0%
$100,000 to $149,9997013.3%
$150,000 to $199,999315.9%
$200,000+142.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westernport

3-person families (134 | 25.5%) account for the highest median family income in Westernport with $59,741 per family, while 2-person families (222 | 42.3%) have the highest median income of $27,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westernport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families222 (42.3%)$54,500
3-Person Families134 (25.5%)$59,741
4-Person Families122 (23.2%)$0
5-Person Families38 (7.2%)$46,136
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (1.7%)$0
Total525 (100.0%)$56,691

Family Income by Number of Earners in Westernport

The median family income in Westernport is $56,691, with families comprising 3+ earners (29) having the highest median family income of $83,516, while families with 1 earner (307) have the lowest median family income of $41,844, accounting for 5.5% and 58.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Westernport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners61 (11.6%)$44,063
1 Earner307 (58.5%)$41,844
2 Earners128 (24.4%)$79,583
3+ Earners29 (5.5%)$83,516
Total525 (100.0%)$56,691

Household Income in Westernport

Household Income Brackets in Westernport

With 164 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Westernport, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Westernport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000445.6%
$10,000 to $14,999425.3%
$15,000 to $24,999688.7%
$25,000 to $34,99910713.6%
$35,000 to $49,99912916.4%
$50,000 to $74,99916420.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998911.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999311.8%
$150,000 to $199,999313.9%
$200,000+192.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Westernport

The median household income in Westernport is $50,938, with the highest median household income of $63,313 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 183 households (23.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 93 households (11.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Westernport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years93 (11.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years183 (23.3%)$63,313
45 to 64 Years273 (34.7%)$43,657
65+ Years237 (30.1%)$53,523
Total786 (100.0%)$50,938

Poverty in Westernport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westernport

With 14.2% poverty level for males and 28.8% for females among the residents of Westernport, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (41.8%) and 31 females (86.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westernport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (41.8%)50 (33.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (7.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)31 (86.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (39.5%)
18 to 24 Years25 (18.8%)104 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years7 (9.6%)22 (45.8%)
35 to 44 Years25 (23.4%)23 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years46 (24.5%)25 (26.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (14.2%)308 (28.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westernport

According to the poverty statistics in Westernport, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westernport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (58.2%)101 (66.9%)
5 Years27 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years59 (100.0%)50 (92.6%)
12 to 14 Years5 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.9%)
16 and 17 Years46 (100.0%)26 (60.5%)
18 to 24 Years108 (81.2%)52 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years66 (90.4%)26 (54.2%)
35 to 44 Years82 (76.6%)120 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years142 (75.5%)69 (73.4%)
55 to 64 Years93 (100.0%)95 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)93 (93.9%)
75 Years and over75 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)
Total791 (85.8%)763 (71.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westernport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Westernport show that 6.9% or 22 of the total 317 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westernport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children189 (91.7%)17 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (93.1%)22 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westernport

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westernport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (20.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)36 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)62 (37.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westernport

The poverty data for Westernport shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 62 of the single-parent households (29.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (15.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westernport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (8.3%)6 (17.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)36 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children5 (15.6%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (6.9%)62 (29.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Westernport

Employment by Class of Employer in Westernport

Among the 759 employed individuals in Westernport, private company employees (459 | 60.5%), not-for-profit organizations (115 | 15.1%), and federal government employees (55 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Westernport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45960.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)202.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations11515.1%
Local Government Employees476.2%
State Government Employees435.7%
Federal Government Employees557.2%
Unpaid Family Workers101.3%
Total759100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Westernport

According to the labor force statistics for Westernport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,556), 52.8% or 822 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 50 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.2% or 33 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.0% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Westernport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years50 (30.5%)23 (46.0%)
20 to 24 Years166 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years62 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years33 (89.2%)7 (21.2%)
35 to 44 Years196 (78.4%)20 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years150 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years93 (62.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total822 (52.8%)50 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westernport

According to labor force statistics for Westernport, 65.4% of individuals (567) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (867) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.9% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 45.5% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westernport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School44 (67.7%)30 (45.5%)
High School Diploma228 (58.8%)12 (3.1%)
College / Associate Degree164 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher131 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total567 (65.4%)42 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Westernport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westernport are Management (112 | 14.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (62 | 8.0%), Community & Social Service (58 | 7.5%), Life, Physical & Social Science (41 | 5.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (39 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Westernport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westernport, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (76.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (63.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Westernport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (38.7%)38 (61.3%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (36.6%)26 (63.4%)
Community & Social Service 28 (48.3%)30 (51.7%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (88.9%)4 (11.1%)
Health Technologists32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)142 (53.0%)126 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Westernport are Food Preparation & Serving (67 | 8.7%), Healthcare Support (33 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (29 | 3.8%), Law Enforcement (22 | 2.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Westernport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Westernport, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (82.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Westernport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Security & Protection29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (17.9%)55 (82.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (38.9%)88 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Westernport are Sales & Related (83 | 10.8%), and Office & Administration (71 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Westernport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Westernport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
Office & Administration7 (9.9%)64 (90.1%)
Total (Category)69 (44.8%)85 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Westernport are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 3.0%), and Construction & Extraction (20 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Westernport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Westernport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Westernport are Material Moving (88 | 11.4%), Production (55 | 7.1%), and Transportation (19 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Westernport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Westernport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving34 (38.6%)54 (61.4%)
Total (Category)108 (66.7%)54 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Westernport

Employment Industries in Westernport

The major employment industries in Westernport include Retail Trade (131 | 17.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (105 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (76 | 9.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (72 | 9.3%), and Public Administration (53 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Westernport

Employment Industries by Sex in Westernport

The Westernport industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (91.7%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (84.0%), and Professional & Scientific (73.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Westernport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade72 (55.0%)59 (45.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (44.7%)21 (55.3%)
Utilities21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (26.1%)17 (73.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support25 (65.8%)13 (34.2%)
Educational Services20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance44 (41.9%)61 (58.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (8.3%)66 (91.7%)
Public Administration22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Total418 (54.2%)353 (45.8%)

Education in Westernport

School Enrollment in Westernport

The most common levels of schooling among the 468 students in Westernport are high school (155 | 33.1%), college / undergraduate (112 | 23.9%), and middle school (70 | 15.0%).
School Enrollment in Westernport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool214.5%
Kindergarten347.3%
Elementary School4810.3%
Middle School7015.0%
High School15533.1%
College / Undergraduate11223.9%
Graduate / Professional286.0%
Total468100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westernport

Out of a total of 468 students who are enrolled in schools in Westernport, 6 (1.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 462 (98.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (7.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westernport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old76 (92.7%)6 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (98.7%)6 (1.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westernport

Education (62 | 27.4%), science & technology (36 | 15.9%), physical & health sciences (25 | 11.1%), computers & mathematics (19 | 8.4%), and liberal arts & history (19 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 226 individuals in Westernport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westernport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics198.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2511.1%
Psychology94.0%
Social Sciences146.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3615.9%
Business146.2%
Education6227.4%
Literature & Languages41.8%
Liberal Arts & History198.4%
Visual & Performing Arts94.0%
Communications104.4%
Arts & Humanities52.2%
Total226100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Westernport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westernport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Westernport are males with 2 vehicles (156, accounting for 37.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (154, making up 45.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westernport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle26 (6.2%)37 (10.8%)
1 Vehicle98 (23.4%)59 (17.3%)
2 Vehicles156 (37.3%)154 (45.2%)
3 Vehicles105 (25.1%)60 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles22 (5.3%)20 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles11 (2.6%)11 (3.2%)
Total418 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Westernport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Westernport are 15 to 19 minutes (128 commuters, 17.7%), 90 or more minutes (92 commuters, 12.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (87 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Westernport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes365.0%
5 to 9 Minutes729.9%
10 to 14 Minutes618.4%
15 to 19 Minutes12817.7%
20 to 24 Minutes628.6%
25 to 29 Minutes405.5%
30 to 34 Minutes8712.0%
35 to 39 Minutes415.7%
40 to 44 Minutes273.7%
45 to 59 Minutes669.1%
60 to 89 Minutes121.7%
90 or more Minutes9212.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Westernport

The most common commute times in Westernport are 90 or more minutes (80 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (56 commuters, 17.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Westernport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (6.4%)10 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes24 (5.9%)48 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (2.7%)50 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes72 (17.8%)56 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes30 (7.4%)32 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (6.7%)13 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes38 (9.4%)49 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes32 (7.9%)9 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.2%)22 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes55 (13.6%)11 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (1.2%)7 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes80 (19.8%)12 (3.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westernport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Westernport are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (70, 17.3%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (72, 22.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westernport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM34 (8.4%)20 (6.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM51 (12.6%)30 (9.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17 (4.2%)5 (1.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (12.3%)30 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (1.0%)36 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM70 (17.3%)28 (8.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (1.5%)27 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)44 (13.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (4.9%)7 (2.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM39 (9.6%)5 (1.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (6.9%)72 (22.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM62 (15.3%)15 (4.7%)
Total405 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Westernport

Occupancy by Ownership in Westernport

Of the total 786 dwellings in Westernport, owner-occupied units account for 621 (79.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 165 (21.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Westernport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62179.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16521.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units786100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Westernport

Occupancy by Household Size in Westernport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21026.7%
2-Person Household26834.1%
3-Person Household10613.5%
4+ Person Household20225.7%
Total Housing Units786100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westernport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westernport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household182 (86.7%)28 (13.3%)
2-Person Household233 (86.9%)35 (13.1%)
3-Person Household98 (92.4%)8 (7.5%)
4+ Person Household108 (53.5%)94 (46.5%)
Total Housing Units621 (79.0%)165 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westernport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westernport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
High School Diploma250 (79.4%)65 (20.6%)
College/Associate Degree214 (73.5%)77 (26.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher128 (93.4%)9 (6.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westernport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westernport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13817.6%
35 to 44 Years13817.6%
45 to 54 Years14618.6%
55 to 64 Years12716.2%
65 to 74 Years10613.5%
75 to 84 Years9612.2%
85 Years and Over354.4%
Total786100.0%

Housing Finances in Westernport

Median Income by Occupancy in Westernport

Median Income by Occupancy in Westernport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied621 (79.0%)$58,099
Renter-Occupied165 (21.0%)$0
Average786 (100.0%)$50,938

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westernport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westernport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00035 (5.6%)3 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (1.0%)36 (21.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (0.8%)34 (20.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (1.5%)20 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999107 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99989 (14.3%)40 (24.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999146 (23.5%)18 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99989 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99979 (12.7%)14 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more50 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westernport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westernport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30060 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499203 (32.7%)30 (18.2%)
$500 to $799143 (23.0%)64 (38.8%)
$800 to $99965 (10.5%)12 (7.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499111 (17.9%)14 (8.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (4.3%)6 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Westernport

Housing Structures in Westernport

Housing Structures in Westernport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached59976.2%
Single Unit, Attached12515.9%
2 Unit Apartments111.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments111.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments151.9%
10 or more Apartments202.5%
Mobile Home / Other50.6%
Total786100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westernport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westernport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached526 (87.8%)73 (12.2%)
Single Unit, Attached90 (72.0%)35 (28.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (79.0%)165 (21.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westernport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westernport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)17 (10.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms109 (17.5%)64 (38.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms240 (38.7%)28 (17.0%)
8 or more Rooms272 (43.8%)56 (33.9%)
Total621 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westernport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westernport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas430 (69.2%)76 (46.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity110 (17.7%)84 (50.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene61 (9.8%)5 (3.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Westernport

Household Vehicle Usage in Westernport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle42 (6.8%)14 (8.5%)
1 Vehicle230 (37.0%)72 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles228 (36.7%)51 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles121 (19.5%)28 (17.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Westernport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Westernport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units351270
Median Property Value$57,500$121,500
Median Household Income$48,194$7
Monthly Housing Costs$413$0
Real Estate Taxes$914$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westernport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westernport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000111 (31.6%)13 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999161 (45.9%)91 (33.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99969 (19.7%)159 (58.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total351 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westernport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westernport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00041 (11.7%)25 (9.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (24.5%)20 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (15.7%)21 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (20.8%)34 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (8.0%)73 (27.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (7.1%)61 (22.6%)
$150,000 or more43 (12.2%)54 (20.0%)
Total351 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westernport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westernport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x218 (62.1%)64,750 (23,981.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x35 (10.0%)144 (53.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x18 (5.1%)116 (43.0%)
4.0x or more55 (15.7%)5 (1.8%)
Total351 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westernport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westernport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800117 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499156 (44.4%)45 (16.7%)
$800 to $1,49957 (16.2%)123 (45.6%)
Total351 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Westernport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westernport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westernport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years308 (96.0%)13 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years233 (89.3%)28 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years238 (95.2%)12 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years265 (94.0%)17 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years200 (93.5%)14 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,909 (95.8%)84 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westernport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westernport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen308 (96.0%)13 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen233 (89.3%)28 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westernport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westernport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000432 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999439 (96.5%)16 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999403 (94.2%)25 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999212 (91.4%)20 (8.6%)
$100,000 and over423 (96.1%)17 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westernport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westernport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6192 (73.9%)103 (39.6%)
6 to 18 Years113 (35.2%)211 (65.7%)
19 to 25 Years156 (59.8%)97 (37.2%)
25 to 34 Years41 (43.6%)53 (56.4%)
35 to 44 Years126 (50.4%)126 (50.4%)
45 to 54 Years146 (51.8%)119 (42.2%)
55 to 64 Years57 (26.6%)158 (73.8%)
65 to 74 Years127 (85.8%)69 (46.6%)
75 Years and over163 (100.0%)137 (84.1%)
Total1,121 (56.2%)1,073 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westernport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westernport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years28 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years129 (33.3%)79 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (12.2%)10 (10.1%)
75 Years and over23 (30.7%)31 (35.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Westernport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Westernport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years69 (17.8%)21 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (21.3%)9 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Westernport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)30 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.2%)6 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Westernport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years84 (21.6%)57 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.3%)8 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Westernport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years71 (18.3%)40 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (10.1%)
75 Years and over5 (6.7%)27 (30.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Westernport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.1%)20 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (6.7%)9 (10.2%)

Technology Access in Westernport

Computing Device Access in Westernport

Computing Device Access in Westernport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54969.9%
Smartphone62679.6%
Tablet44256.2%
No Computing Device779.8%
Total786100.0%

Internet Access in Westernport

Internet Access in Westernport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home58674.6%
Cellular Data Only719.0%
Satellite Internet516.5%
No Internet11114.1%
Total786100.0%

Westernport Summary

Westernport is a town located in Allegany County, Maryland. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, near the border of West Virginia. The town has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

The town of Westernport was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after the nearby Westernport Creek, which was named by early settlers for its location at the westernmost point of the Potomac River. The town was incorporated in 1871.
In the late 19th century, Westernport was a major coal mining center. The town was home to several coal mines, including the Westernport Coal Company, which operated from 1887 to 1902. The coal industry in Westernport declined in the early 20th century, and the town shifted its focus to other industries, such as manufacturing and tourism.

Geography

Westernport is located in the Appalachian Mountains, near the border of West Virginia. The town is situated at the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac River and the Westernport Creek. The town is surrounded by mountains, including the Allegheny Front, which is the highest point in Maryland.
The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Westernport is largely based on tourism and manufacturing. The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Westernport Heritage Museum, which showcases the town’s history and culture. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of Westernport had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Westernport?
Total Population of Westernport is 1,993.
What is the Total Male Population of Westernport?
Total Male Population of Westernport is 922.
What is the Total Female Population of Westernport?
Total Female Population of Westernport is 1,071.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Westernport?
There are 86.09 Males per 100 Females in Westernport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Westernport?
There are 116.16 Females per 100 Males in Westernport.
What is the Median Population Age in Westernport?
Median Population Age in Westernport is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Westernport
Average Family Size in Westernport is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Westernport
Average Household Size in Westernport is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Westernport?
Per Capita income in Westernport is $29,406.
What is the Median Family Income in Westernport?
Median Family Income in Westernport is $56,691.
What is the Median Household income in Westernport?
Median Household Income in Westernport is $50,938.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Westernport?
Income or Wage Gap in Westernport is 57.2%.
Women in Westernport earn 42.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Westernport?
Family Income Deficit in Westernport is $17,123.
Families that are below poverty line in Westernport earn $17,123 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Westernport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Westernport is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Westernport?
There are 822 People in the Labor Forcein in Westernport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Westernport?
52.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Westernport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Westernport?
Unemployment Rate in Westernport is 6.1%.