Westport, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Westport, Oklahoma
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Location of Westport, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.66 sq mi (22.44 km2) |
| • Land | 4.36 sq mi (11.29 km2) |
| • Water | 4.30 sq mi (11.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 448 |
| • Density | 102.82/sq mi (39.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74020
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-80250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413474 |
Westport is a small town in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, the town had 448 people living there. This was a big jump from 298 people in 2010, and 264 people in 2000.
History of Westport
Westport is a newer town compared to many others in northeast Oklahoma. It officially became a town in the mid-1960s. This happened after Lake Keystone was finished. Most of the homes in Westport were built between 1960 and 1979.
The first time the government counted people in Westport was in 1970. There were 146 residents then. The number of people living in Westport reached its highest point of 325 in 1990. However, it dropped to 264 by 2000. This drop might have been because a very strong tornado hit the area in 1991. After that, the population started to grow again in the next two counts. Most people who work in Westport travel to jobs in nearby cities like Stillwater or Tulsa.
Westport's Geography
According to government reports, Westport covers a total area of about 8.4 square miles (22 square kilometers). About 4.0 square miles (10 square kilometers) of this area is land. The rest, about 4.5 square miles (11.6 square kilometers), is water. This means that more than half of Westport's total area is water.
Westport's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 146 | — | |
| 1980 | 265 | 81.5% | |
| 1990 | 326 | 23.0% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 298 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 448 | 50.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 264 people living in Westport. These people lived in 99 different homes, and 82 of those were families. Most of the people in town were White (about 88%). A smaller number were Native American (about 3%), or Asian (less than 1%). About 8% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 99 homes, about 29% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 81%) were married couples living together. A small number (2%) had a female head of the house with no husband. About 16% of homes were not families. Some people (6%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.67 people lived in each home.
The people in Westport were spread out by age. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 9% were between 18 and 24. Around 21% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, about 36%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in Westport was 44 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Westport was $54,250. For families, the average income was $64,375. The average income for each person in the town was $23,345. A small number of families (about 4%) and people (about 7%) lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low.
See also
In Spanish: Westport (Oklahoma) para niños
