Westport, South Dakota facts for kids
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Westport, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 374.47/sq mi (144.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57481
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-70540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267643 |
Westport is a small town located in the western part of Brown County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 88 people. It was named after a person who worked for the railroad.
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About Westport's Location
Westport is entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.61 square kilometers (or 0.24 square miles).
Who Lives in Westport?
This section looks at the number of people living in Westport over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Westport has changed quite a bit over the past few decades. You can see the numbers below:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 122 | — | |
| 1990 | 112 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 125 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 133 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 88 | −33.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 133 people living in Westport. These people lived in 48 different homes, and 34 of those homes were families. The town had about 554 people per square mile. There were also 51 housing units available.
Most of the people in Westport were White (92.5%). A smaller number were Native American (4.5%), and 3.0% were from other backgrounds. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 37.5% had children under 18 living there. Most households (62.5%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent, either a mother (4.2%) or a father (4.2%). About 29.2% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Westport was 40.5 years old. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group at 35.4%. There were more males (57.9%) than females (42.1%) in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Westport (Dakota del Sur) para niños
