Town · Maryland
Westernport, Maryland
Westernport, town, in Allegany County, Maryland. Westernport had 1,759 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,588 (±322). GEOID 2482750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,759
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,588 ±322
Median household income
$47,688
±$12,140 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$86,300
±$16,305 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$822
±$359 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Westernport and what county is it in?
Westernport is a town in Allegany County, Maryland. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 2,061 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westernport is in the Cumberland, MD-WV micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westernport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,759 people lived in Westernport on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,588 (±322).
| Measure | Westernport | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,588 ±322 | 67,452 | −568 |
| Households | 713 ±136 | 27,382 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.25 | 2.23 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 940 ±142 | 32,720 | no clear change |
Westernport's population since 2000
From 2,104 in 2000 to 1,759 in 2025: down 16.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Westernport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Westernport?
The median resident of Westernport is 43.7 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.8%.
| Measure | Westernport | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 ±5.4 | 41.2 | +12.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±6.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±5.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±5.5 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.4% ±3.2 pts | 85.9% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0% ±4.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±5.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±3.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±6.2 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±7.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Westernport earn?
Half of Westernport's 713 households earn less than $47,688 a year (±$12,140), against $59,603 in Allegany County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $51,706 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westernport | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,688 ±$12,140 | $59,603 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,500 ±$22,832 | $74,712 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,025 ±$11,493 | $31,210 | +$14,209 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.2% ±11.6 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.7% ±22.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1% ±7.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±6.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±7.6 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Westernport?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Westernport's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 by its owner (±$16,305). The median renter pays $822 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Westernport | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,300 ±$16,305 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $822 ±$359 | $805 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.5% ±18.6 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,030 ±$178 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1% ±10.2 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.9% ±10.2 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 940 ±142 | 32,720 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.6% ±8.5 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 46.2% ±10.6 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Westernport building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Westernport in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Westernport work and get to work?
77.1% of Westernport's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes.
| Measure | Westernport | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.8% ±8.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±8.5 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±6.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±4.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min ±6.9 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Westernport?
No census tract lies mostly in Westernport; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 22Allegany County | 3,577 | $49,911 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Westernport) · Census block assignment files
How does Westernport compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Westernport is the 8,157th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 79th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Westernport ranks 318th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 79th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 174th | 326 |
| Median household income | 318th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 266th | 326 |
| Median home value | 323rd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 279th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 305th | 325 |
| Median age | 86th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 173rd | 323 |
| Travel time to work | 136th | 325 |
Westernport's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Westernport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Westernport?
22 of the 57 figures for Westernport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Westernport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Westernport.