Westport, Minnesota

Westport, Minnesota
City
Westport, Minnesota
Location of Westport, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°42′52″N95°10′05″W / 45.71444°N 95.16806°W / 45.71444; -95.16806
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Pope
Founded	1866
Incorporated	March 13, 1926
Government
•  Mayor	Tim Rechkemmer
Area [1]
• Total	0.264 sq mi (0.683 km2)
• Land	0.264 sq mi (0.683 km2)
• Water	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,332 ft (406 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	44
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	42
• Density	166.67/sq mi (64.45/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	56385
Area code	320
FIPS code	27-69628
GNIS feature ID	2397286 [2]
Sales tax	6.875% [5]

Westport is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 44 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Westport was platted in 1882. ^[6] A post office called Westport was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1966. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.264 square miles (0.68 km²), all land. ^[1]

Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	81		—
1940	102		25.9%
1950	96		−5.9%
1960	87		−9.4%
1970	65		−25.3%
1980	50		−23.1%
1990	47		−6.0%
2000	72		53.2%
2010	57		−20.8%
2020	44		−22.8%
2022 (est.)	42	[4]	−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 57 people, 22 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 203.6 inhabitants per square mile (78.6/km²). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 82.1 per square mile (31.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.7% White, 3.5% African American, and 15.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.8% of the population.

There were 22 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 72 people, 23 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 257.4 inhabitants per square mile (99.4/km²). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 89.4 per square mile (34.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,438, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,501. There were no families and 4.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westport, Minnesota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 18, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
5. "Westport (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved February 19, 2024.
6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  433.
7. "Pope County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.