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Westport Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 25,749
- Land Area (2000): 51.829 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 34.490 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 203
- Alias(es) (2003): PROMOTIONAL DEV INC, SAUGATUCK, WEBSTERS UNIFIED, WESTPORT
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 24,280 | 2002 | Not Available | 2005 | 26,595 |
2000 | 25,172 | 2003 | 26,344 | 2006 | 26,573 |
2001 | 25,897 | 2004 | 26,473 | 2007 | 26,704 |
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Houses (2000): 10,065
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Westport Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 30,686
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $2,030,048,000 / $450,903,000
Westport Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 14,201 | 13,858 | 342 | 2.41% | 24 |
1991 | 14,355 | 13,847 | 507 | 3.53% | 35 |
1992 | 14,540 | 13,987 | 553 | 3.80% | 38 |
1993 | 14,583 | 14,135 | 449 | 3.08% | 31 |
1994 | 14,376 | 14,023 | 352 | 2.45% | 25 |
1995 | 14,095 | 13,731 | 364 | 2.58% | 26 |
1996 | 14,307 | 13,932 | 376 | 2.62% | 26 |
1997 | 14,496 | 14,150 | 346 | 2.39% | 24 |
1998 | 14,532 | 14,299 | 233 | 1.60% | 16 |
1999 | 14,617 | 14,424 | 193 | 1.32% | 13 |
2000 | 12,054 | 11,867 | 187 | 1.55% | 16 |
2001 | 12,143 | 11,840 | 303 | 2.50% | 25 |
2002 | 12,159 | 11,744 | 415 | 3.41% | 34 |
2003 | 12,209 | 11,772 | 437 | 3.58% | 36 |
2004 | 12,264 | 11,858 | 406 | 3.31% | 33 |
2005 | 12,384 | 11,974 | 411 | 3.32% | 33 |
2006 | 12,603 | 12,237 | 366 | 2.90% | 29 |
2007 | 12,831 | 12,445 | 386 | 3.01% | 30 |
2008 | 12,989 | 12,478 | 510 | 3.93% | 39 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 12,784 | 12,357 | 427 | 3.34% | 33 |
Feb 2008 | 12,736 | 12,305 | 431 | 3.38% | 34 |
Mar 2008 | 12,814 | 12,364 | 450 | 3.51% | 35 |
Apr 2008 | 12,831 | 12,447 | 384 | 2.99% | 30 |
May 2008 | 13,009 | 12,480 | 529 | 4.07% | 41 |
Jun 2008 | 13,204 | 12,624 | 580 | 4.39% | 44 |
Jul 2008 | 13,366 | 12,765 | 601 | 4.50% | 45 |
Aug 2008 | 13,181 | 12,558 | 623 | 4.73% | 47 |
Sep 2008 | 12,973 | 12,404 | 569 | 4.39% | 44 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Westport Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Finance and Insurance | 1,321 | 19.92% |
2. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,321 | 19.92% |
3. | Construction | 318 | 4.79% |
4. | Health Care | 297 | 4.48% |
5. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 230 | 3.47% |
6. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 224 | 3.38% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 199 | 3.00% |
8. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 197 | 2.97% |
9. | Educational Services | 171 | 2.58% |
10. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 156 | 2.35% |
11. | Chemical Manufacturing | 148 | 2.23% |
12. | Accommodation and Food Services | 128 | 1.93% |
13. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 124 | 1.87% |
14. | Info Services and Data Processing | 109 | 1.64% |
15. | Public Administration | 109 | 1.64% |
16. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 95 | 1.43% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 95 | 1.43% |
18. | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods, Wholesale | 80 | 1.21% |
19. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 62 | 0.93% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 56 | 0.84% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 869 | 17.52% |
2. | Educational Services | 667 | 13.44% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 445 | 8.97% |
4. | Health Care | 413 | 8.32% |
5. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 267 | 5.38% |
6. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 204 | 4.11% |
7. | Social Assistance | 161 | 3.25% |
8. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 139 | 2.80% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 131 | 2.64% |
10. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 127 | 2.56% |
11. | Public Administration | 117 | 2.36% |
12. | Accommodation and Food Services | 113 | 2.28% |
13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 110 | 2.22% |
14. | Info Services and Data Processing | 81 | 1.63% |
15. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 73 | 1.47% |
16. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 73 | 1.47% |
17. | Private Household Services | 73 | 1.47% |
18. | Chemical Manufacturing | 64 | 1.29% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 61 | 1.23% |
20. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 60 | 1.21% |
Westport Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Top Executives | 720 | 10.85% |
2. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 573 | 8.64% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 525 | 7.91% |
4. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 424 | 6.39% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 417 | 6.29% |
6. | Other Financial Specialists | 371 | 5.59% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 335 | 5.05% |
8. | Lawyers | 327 | 4.93% |
9. | Computer Specialists | 245 | 3.69% |
10. | Financial Managers | 244 | 3.68% |
11. | Accountants and Auditors | 205 | 3.09% |
12. | Physicians and Surgeons | 170 | 2.56% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 129 | 1.94% |
14. | Media and Communications Workers | 126 | 1.90% |
15. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 119 | 1.79% |
16. | Engineers | 115 | 1.73% |
17. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 112 | 1.69% |
18. | Other Office and Admin Support | 109 | 1.64% |
19. | Art and Design Workers | 93 | 1.40% |
20. | Social Scientists and Related | 91 | 1.37% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 396 | 7.98% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 276 | 5.56% |
3. | Business Operations Specialists | 275 | 5.54% |
4. | Secretaries and Admins | 248 | 5.00% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 243 | 4.90% |
6. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 225 | 4.54% |
7. | Art and Design Workers | 221 | 4.45% |
8. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 221 | 4.45% |
9. | Other Office and Admin Support | 204 | 4.11% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 171 | 3.45% |
11. | Media and Communications Workers | 142 | 2.86% |
12. | Top Executives | 137 | 2.76% |
13. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 135 | 2.72% |
14. | Social Scientists and Related | 123 | 2.48% |
15. | Computer Specialists | 105 | 2.12% |
16. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 103 | 2.08% |
17. | Child Care Workers | 102 | 2.06% |
18. | Other Financial Specialists | 101 | 2.04% |
19. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 93 | 1.87% |
20. | Lawyers | 88 | 1.77% |
Westport Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 10,278 | 53.69% |
15-35 hours | 2,025 | 10.58% |
1-14 hours | 825 | 4.31% |
No regular hours | 6,015 | 31.42% |
Westport Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 121 | 1.19% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 192 | 1.89% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 262 | 2.57% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 819 | 8.05% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,091 | 10.72% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,822 | 17.91% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,275 | 12.53% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,603 | 15.75% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 897 | 8.82% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,217 | 11.96% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 308 | 3.03% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 78 | 0.77% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 342 | 3.36% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 148 | 1.45% |
Westport Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 415 | 4.08% |
5-9 | 1,022 | 10.04% |
10-14 | 1,286 | 12.64% |
15-19 | 1,263 | 12.41% |
20-24 | 996 | 9.79% |
25-29 | 371 | 3.65% |
30-34 | 801 | 7.87% |
35-39 | 205 | 2.01% |
40-44 | 240 | 2.36% |
45-59 | 610 | 6.00% |
60-89 | 1,420 | 13.96% |
At least 90 | 1,546 | 15.19% |
Westport Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 46 | 0.45% | 5,307 | 52.16% |
30-44 | 16 | 0.16% | 1,230 | 12.09% |
45-59 | 71 | 0.70% | 539 | 5.30% |
At least 60 | 1,992 | 19.58% | 974 | 9.57% |
Westport Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 20 | 0.17% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 337 | 2.95% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 7,381 | 64.51% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 86 | 0.75% |
Public transportation | 2,125 | 18.57% |
Walked | 226 | 1.98% |
Worked at home | 1,267 | 11.07% |
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Westport Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 9,565 (25,511 people)
Families (2000): 7,170 (22,256 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,627
People at same address in 1995: 15,267
Westport Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 177 | 1.85% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 204 | 2.13% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 239 | 2.50% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 156 | 1.63% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 236 | 2.47% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 236 | 2.47% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 272 | 2.84% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 272 | 2.84% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 264 | 2.76% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 439 | 4.59% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 551 | 5.76% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 865 | 9.04% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,053 | 11.01% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 538 | 5.62% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 1,165 | 12.18% |
$200,000 or more | 2,898 | 30.30% |
Westport Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,994 | 20.80% |
Family, 2 people | 2,958 | 30.86% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 349 | 3.64% |
Family, 3 people | 1,434 | 14.96% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 55 | 0.57% |
Family, 4 people | 1,827 | 19.06% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 12 | 0.13% |
Family, 5 people | 727 | 7.58% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 3 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 175 | 1.83% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 4 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 45 | 0.47% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 3 | 0.03% |
Westport Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 8,125 | 27.01% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 6,776 | 22.53% |
Public Assistance | 128 | 0.43% |
Retirement | 1,638 | 5.45% |
Self Employment | 2,204 | 7.33% |
Social Security | 2,679 | 8.91% |
Supplemental Security | 146 | 0.49% |
Wage / Salary | 7,493 | 24.91% |
Other | 889 | 2.96% |
Westport Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 3,067 | 47.91% |
With children under 18 | 3,334 | 52.09% |
Westport Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 564 | 6.24% |
Married | 6,689 | 73.97% |
Never Married | 1,558 | 17.23% |
Widowed | 232 | 2.57% |
Westport Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,033 | 9.90% |
Married | 6,903 | 66.14% |
Never Married | 1,602 | 15.35% |
Widowed | 899 | 8.61% |
Westport Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Education Information Back to top
Westport Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 176 | 0.95% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 632 | 3.40% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,979 | 10.65% |
Some college, no degree | 2,379 | 12.80% |
Associate degree | 856 | 4.61% |
Bachelors degree | 6,688 | 35.99% |
Graduate or professional degree | 5,875 | 31.61% |
Westport Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 229 | 0.89% | 666 | 2.59% | 895 | 3.48% |
Kindergarten | 449 | 1.74% | 70 | 0.27% | 519 | 2.02% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,703 | 6.61% | 184 | 0.71% | 1,887 | 7.33% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,524 | 5.92% | 150 | 0.58% | 1,674 | 6.50% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,007 | 3.91% | 276 | 1.07% | 1,283 | 4.98% |
Undergrad college | 233 | 0.90% | 337 | 1.31% | 570 | 2.21% |
Graduate or professional school | 120 | 0.47% | 251 | 0.97% | 371 | 1.44% |
Total | 5,265 | 20.45% | 1,934 | 7.51% | 7,199 | 27.96% |
Westport Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 3,192
Westport Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Public Benefits Information Back to top
Westport Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 24,867 | 97.43% |
Below Poverty Level | 657 | 2.57% |
Westport Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Criminal Information Back to top
Westport Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 0.329 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.247 | 0.577 | 0.000 | 4.819 | 17.339 | 1.524 | 23.682 |
2000 | 0.636 | 0.040 | 0.000 | 0.159 | 0.834 | 0.040 | 4.171 | 15.096 | 2.264 | 21.572 |
2001 | 1.197 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.270 | 1.467 | 0.193 | 3.359 | 17.029 | 0.965 | 21.547 |
2002 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2003 | 0.304 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.228 | 0.531 | 0.076 | 3.151 | 14.159 | 0.721 | 18.031 |
2004 | 0.302 | 0.038 | 0.000 | 0.076 | 0.416 | 0.000 | 1.964 | 16.281 | 0.604 | 18.849 |
2005 | 0.226 | 0.075 | 0.000 | 0.113 | 0.414 | 0.000 | 1.805 | 11.920 | 0.790 | 14.514 |
2006 | 0.301 | 0.038 | 0.000 | 0.113 | 0.452 | 0.038 | 2.220 | 9.370 | 0.414 | 12.005 |
2007 | 0.374 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.262 | 0.637 | 0.000 | 2.172 | 10.523 | 0.487 | 13.182 |
Westport Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 17 | 68 |
2005 | 17 | 66 |
2006 | 20 | 70 |
2007 | 22 | 63 |
Westport Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 589 |
2000 | 564 |
2001 | 596 |
Westport Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Westport Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,292 | 16.67% |
10-19 Years | 3,174 | 12.33% |
20-29 Years | 990 | 3.84% |
30-39 Years | 3,639 | 14.13% |
40-49 Years | 4,818 | 18.71% |
50-59 Years | 3,746 | 14.55% |
60-69 Years | 2,277 | 8.84% |
70-79 Years | 1,925 | 7.48% |
80-89 Years | 740 | 2.87% |
90+ Years | 148 | 0.57% |
Westport Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 12,244 | 47.55% |
Female | 13,505 | 52.45% |
Westport Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 24,015 | 93.27% |
Asian | 622 | 2.42% |
Hispanic/Latino | 602 | 2.34% |
African-American | 279 | 1.08% |
Multiracial | 179 | 0.70% |
Other Race | 40 | 0.16% |
Amerindian | 8 | 0.03% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Westport Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 4,054 | 14.24% |
2. | Italian | 3,789 | 13.31% |
3. | English | 3,531 | 12.40% |
4. | German | 3,341 | 11.73% |
5. | Russian | 2,012 | 7.07% |
6. | United States Or American | 1,768 | 6.21% |
7. | Polish | 1,435 | 5.04% |
8. | French Non-Basque | 858 | 3.01% |
9. | Scottish | 727 | 2.55% |
10. | Greek | 521 | 1.83% |
Westport Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 21,075 | 88.53% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 555 | 2.33% |
3. | French | 434 | 1.82% |
4. | German | 299 | 1.26% |
5. | Scandinavian | 274 | 1.15% |
6. | Italian | 243 | 1.02% |
7. | Chinese | 175 | 0.74% |
8. | Greek | 129 | 0.54% |
9. | Other Indo European | 95 | 0.40% |
10. | Russian | 80 | 0.34% |
Westport Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 22,991 | 89.29% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,532 | 5.95% |
Not a citizen | 1,226 | 4.76% |
Westport Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westport Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
06880 | 06888 | |
06881 | 06889 |