Westport, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Westport
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Location of the Town of Westport in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km2) |
| • Land | 22.2 sq mi (57.6 km2) |
| • Water | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,183 |
| • Density | 161.3/sq mi (62.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608, 353 |
| FIPS code | 55-86125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584415 |
The Town of Westport is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, USA. It's like a neighborhood right next to the city of Madison. In 2020, about 4,183 people lived there.
Westport was named after Westport in Ireland. Many of the first people who settled here came from that town. A nearby village called Waunakee was created from part of Westport in 1893. Some parts of Westport have also become part of the cities of Madison and Middleton. A piece of land near Lake Mendota, which used to be part of the Town of Madison, was given to Westport.
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Geography and Nature
The Town of Westport covers about 27.2 square miles (70.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 22.2 square miles (57.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.0 square miles (13.0 square kilometers), is water.
Governor Nelson State Park is a beautiful park located right in the town. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
People of Westport
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 3,586 people living in Westport. They lived in 1,546 homes. About 1,049 of these were families. On average, there were 161.3 people per square mile.
Most people in Westport were White (97.69%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.78% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 25.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (62.4%) were married couples. The average home had 2.32 people, and the average family had 2.80 people.
The median age in Westport was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older.
- 20.8% of the people were under 18.
- 4.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.0% were 65 or older.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Westport was $64,750 per year. For families, the average income was $75,357. The average income for each person in the town was $40,268.
A small number of families (0.7%) and people (3.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.5% of those aged 65 or older.
Well-Known People
- Edward E. Fitzgibbon: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, a farmer, and a teacher. He also served as the Town Clerk for Westport.
- John H. Tierney: He was also a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer. He served as the chairman of the Westport Town Board.
External Links
- Town of Westport, Wisconsin website
Images for kids
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A view of Westport, Wisconsin.
