Westport, Minnesota facts for kids
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Westport, Minnesota
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Westport, Minnesota
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Location of Westport, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | March 13, 1926 |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 44 |
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42 |
| • Density | 166.67/sq mi (64.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56385
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-69628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397286 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Westport is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 44 at the 2020 census.
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History
Westport was platted in 1882. A post office called Westport was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1966.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.264 square miles (0.68 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | −26.3% | |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Westport (Minnesota) para niños
