Westernport, Maryland
Westernport | ||
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FIPS code 24-82750 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2391482[2] | |
Website | https://townofwesternport.com/?fs=e&s=cl |
Westernport is a town in
History
Westernport's first settlement is identified on a French military map dating from 1758. The map is currently on display at
In 1886–87 the
Notable people
- Stephen Wheeler Downey, the "Father of the University of Wyoming", was born in Westernport.
- Leo Mazzone, former pitching coach of the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.31 km2), of which 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[4]
Nearby communities
- Barton, Maryland
- Cumberland, Maryland
- Elk Garden, West Virginia
- Keyser, West Virginia
- Kitzmiller, Maryland
- Lonaconing, Maryland
- Luke, Maryland
- Midland, Maryland
- Piedmont, West Virginia
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the
Transportation
The primary means of travel to and from Westernport are by road. The main highways serving the town are
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 1,468 | — | |
1890 | 1,526 | 4.0% | |
1900 | 1,998 | 30.9% | |
1910 | 2,702 | 35.2% | |
1920 | 3,977 | 47.2% | |
1930 | 3,440 | −13.5% | |
1940 | 3,565 | 3.6% | |
1950 | 3,431 | −3.8% | |
1960 | 3,559 | 3.7% | |
1970 | 3,106 | −12.7% | |
1980 | 2,706 | −12.9% | |
1990 | 2,454 | −9.3% | |
2000 | 2,104 | −14.3% | |
2010 | 1,888 | −10.3% | |
2020 | 1,812 | −4.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 810 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the town was 44 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 2,104 people, 909 households, and 601 families living in the town. The population density was 2,385.6 inhabitants per square mile (921.1/km2). There were 1,056 housing units at an average density of 1,197.3 per square mile (462.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.24% White, 0.19% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.
There were 909 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.
The age distribution is 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $23,681, and the median income for a family was $31,714. Males had a median income of $34,896 versus $16,920 for females. The
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westernport, Maryland
- ISBN 1-883089-87-5.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Westernport, Maryland
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.