Westport, Connecticut
Westport: town in Connecticut
About
Westport is a town located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,391. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,444 inhabitants.
The town was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Westport
| Population | 28,444 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Postal code | 06880 |
| Phone Area Codes | 203 |
| Water as percent of area | 40.34% |
| Land as percent of area | 59.66% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1415,-73.3579 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16, 9 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:10:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westport is located at 41°8'29"N 73°21'28"W (41.1414900, -73.3579000).
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Official website of Westport
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Westport increased by 7.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,391 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,776 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,105 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,320 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,525 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,817 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,847 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,819 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,119 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,491 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,444 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Westport
1Sherwood Island State Park
Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT 06880, United States View details
Phone: +12032266983 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Westport
1PetVet Care Centers
One Gorham Island Rd, Westport, CT 06880, United States View details
Phone: +12036012870 | Website available
2Town Of Westport - Town Hall
110 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT 06880 View details
Phone: +12033411000 | Website available
People born in Westport (52)
People born in Westport, including photojournalist Spencer Platt, electrical engineer and computer scientist Lawrence Roberts, director and producer Steve Miner, .
More notable people
- William Coley (American surgeon) he was born in 12/01/1862
- Tara Subkoff (American actress) she was born in 10/12/1972
- David Marshall Grant (American actor and writer) he was born in 21/06/1955
- Eric Von Schmidt (American musician (1931-2007)) he was born in 28/05/1931
- Gerald Levinson (American composer) he was born in 22/06/1951
- Kerri Kenney (American actress and musician) she was born in 20/01/1970
- Cathleen Schine (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1953
- Brooks Newmark (British politician (born 1958)) he was born in 08/05/1958
- Morris Ketchum Jesup (United States banker and philanthropist) he was born in 21/06/1830
- Lincoln Child (American writer) he was born in 13/10/1957
- David Dodge Boyden (American musician) he was born in 10/12/1910
- Kevin Gray (American actor (1958-2013)) he was born in 25/02/1958
- Bradford R. Wood (American politician) he was born in 03/09/1800
- Paul Lieberstein (American actor and screenwriter) he was born in 22/02/1967
- Jean Donovan (Catholic martyr of El Salvador) she was born in 10/04/1953
- Leslie Burr Howard (equestrian) she was born in 01/10/1956
- Eric A. Christenson (U.S. botanist (1956–2011)) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Adam Marcus (American film director, writer and actor (1986)) he was born in 01/01/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Westport, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407054 | Cortiva Institute-Westport | Westport (CT) | 06880-4619 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Westport, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Westport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Carrier Annex Post Office | Norwalk (CT) | 06851 |
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- Westport, Massachusetts town of the United States with a population of 16,097 people.
- Westport, Wisconsin unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin with a population of 4,225 people.
- Westport, North Carolina township in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a population of 4,026 people.
- Westport, Washington city in Washington, USA with a population of 2,119 people.
- Westport, Indiana human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,416 people.
- Westport, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 1,239 people.
- Westport, Maine township in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a population of 775 people.
- Westport, Oklahoma human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 309 people.
- Westport, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 281 people.
- Westport, South Dakota town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 107 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Westport distances to largest Connecticut cities