Westport, North Carolina facts for kids
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Westport, North Carolina
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Location of Westport, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.61 sq mi (14.52 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.51 km2) |
| • Water | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,705 |
| • Density | 1,554.07/sq mi (600.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-72755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403015 |
Westport is a small community in Lincoln County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2010, about 4,026 people lived there. This was a big jump from 2000, when only 2,006 people lived there! Westport got its name because it's located on the western side of Lake Norman.
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Westport's Location and Surroundings
Westport is in the northeast part of Lincoln County. It sits along the western shore of Lake Norman. Lake Norman is a large lake created by damming the Catawba River.
Water Features and Borders
The community has several small coves along the lake. Graham Creek forms the southern edge of Westport. Burton Creek reaches into the middle of the area. The eastern border of Westport is the county line in the center of Lake Norman. Across the lake to the east is Iredell County.
Nearby Roads and Cities
North Carolina Highway 16 Business runs along the western side of Westport. This highway goes about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northwest to Denver. It also goes about 5 miles (8 km) south to Lowesville. The big city of Charlotte is about 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Westport.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says Westport covers a total area of about 14.5 square kilometers (5.6 square miles). Out of this, 9.5 square kilometers (3.7 square miles) is land. The rest, about 5.0 square kilometers (1.9 square miles), is water. This means a large part of Westport's area is actually water!
Who Lives in Westport?
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| 2020 | 5,705 | — | |
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The number of people living in Westport has grown quite a bit over the years.
Westport's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 5,705 people living in Westport. There were 1,586 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,321 were families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,109 | 89.55% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 156 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 182 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 3.4% |
See also
In Spanish: Westport (Carolina del Norte) para niños
