Westport (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Westport, New York
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 Westport (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Town | Westport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.64 sq mi (9.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 496 |
| • Density | 209.90/sq mi (81.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12993
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| FIPS code | 36-80764 |
Westport is a small community in New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet, which is a small village, and also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not a city or town by itself. Westport is located in Essex County, right within the larger town of Westport. In 2020, about 496 people lived here.
Where is Westport?
Westport is found in the middle of the town of Westport. It sits right where Hoisington Brook flows into North West Bay, which is part of Lake Champlain. The community stretches along the lake's shore. On its western side, you'll find the Delaware and Hudson Railway line and Hammond Brook.
Getting Around Westport
Two main roads, Route 9N and Route 22, meet in the center of Westport.
- Route 9N goes west about 4 miles to Interstate 87. It also leads 8 miles to Elizabethtown.
- Route 22 goes north about 15 miles to Willsboro.
- If you take both Route 9N and Route 22 together, they lead south about 10 miles to Port Henry. They continue on for about 26 miles to Ticonderoga.
- Plattsburgh is about 42 miles north if you take Route 9N and then Interstate 87.
How Big is Westport?
The Westport CDP covers a total area of about 6.11 square kilometers (or 2.36 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Westport
The number of people living in Westport changes over time.
- In 2010, the population was 518.
- By 2020, the population was 496.
This information comes from the official United States Census, which counts everyone living in the country every ten years.
