Westernport, Maryland
Westernport: Town of the United States
About
Westernport is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,888 and a population density of 804 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,712 inhabitants.
The town was created 267 years ago in 1757.
Quick Facts about Westernport
| Population : | 1,712 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 301 |
| Area : | 2.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1758 (267 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:16:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 21562 |
| Density : | 729 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westernport is located at 39°29'7"N 79°2'41"W (39.4853700, -79.0447500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Westernport decreased by 10.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,888 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,862 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,845 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,833 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,816 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,796 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,781 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,757 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,743 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,726 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,712 | -0.82% | estimation process |
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People born in Westernport (2)
People born in Westernport, including politician Stephen Wheeler Downey, writer Rachel Cosgrove Payes, .
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Schools in Westernport
College & universities near Westernport, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 368647 | Mineral County Vocational Technical Center | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
| 161688 | Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland (MD) | 21502-2596 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westernport, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Westernport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westernpor Post Office | Westernport (MD) | 21562 |
| Piedmon Post Office | Piedmont (WV) | 26750 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (MD) | 21523 |
| Barton Post Office | Barton (MD) | 21521 |
| Keyser Post Office | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 19,131 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Frostburg | 8,465 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| La Vale | 3,551 | Census designated place |
| Charlestown | 1,202 | Town in Cecil County, Maryland |
| Lonaconing | 1,096 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Barton | 419 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Midland | 410 | Town of the United States |
| Luke | 60 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Westernport distances to largest Maryland cities
