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Westport, IN
Town in Decatur County, Indiana.
Population
1,651
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,435
ZIP codes
0
Westport and its ZIP codes
Westport at a glance
- Westport is about 7.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,129 a year, 32% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,800 (37% below Indiana) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Westport, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westport, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,129
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$137,800
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Irish Americans (128), Scottish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Westport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,803
13,667 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182M
FY 2026, $6,867 per person
How people get to work
Westport, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westport, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westport, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Westport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SardiniaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LettsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MillhousenTown | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| GrammerCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HartsvilleTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| NewbernCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| BurneyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ButlervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Country Squire LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| North VernonCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Schaefer LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GreensburgCity | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| HoltonTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westport, IN in?
- Westport is in Decatur County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Westport, IN?
- About 1,651 people live in Westport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westport?
- Nearby places include Sardinia (3.5 mi), Letts (3.8 mi), Millhousen (7.9 mi), Grammer (8.3 mi), Hartsville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023