Westport, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 45.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,834.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Westport: 138.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (3.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.4% for Black residents, 19.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.8% for other race residents, 0.9% for two or more races residents)

Population Density:

In the 20th century a combination of industrialization, and popularity among New Yorkers attracted to fashionable Westport—which had attracted many artists and writers—resulted in farmers selling off their land. Westport changed from a community of farmers to a suburban development.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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607 Main Ave 3.5 miles

607 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 6851
Categories: Norwalk CT

346 MAIN AVE 3.5 miles

346 MAIN AVE
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

346 MAIN AVE STE B 3.5 miles

346 MAIN AVE STE B
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

1918 Black Rock Turnpike 6.3 miles

1918 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 6825
Categories: Fairfield CT

484 POST RD 6.7 miles

484 POST RD
DARIEN, CT 6820
Categories: DARIEN CT

557 Post Rd, 6.8 miles

557 Post Rd,
Darien, CT 6820
Categories: Darien CT

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103 7.1 miles

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103
FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
Categories: FAIRFIELD CT

4750 MAIN ST 9.3 miles

4750 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6606
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

161 BOSTON AVE 9.8 miles

161 BOSTON AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

226 MILL HILL AVE 10.6 miles

226 MILL HILL AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

60 WATSON BLVD 10.7 miles

60 WATSON BLVD
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1, 11.0 miles

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1,
Stratford, CT 6615
Categories: Stratford CT

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 11.1 miles

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

3000 SUMMER ST 11.1 miles

3000 SUMMER ST
STAMFORD, CT 6905
Categories: STAMFORD CT

80 Mill River Street, 11.5 miles

80 Mill River Street,
Stamford, CT 6902
Categories: Stamford CT

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751 11.9 miles

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

1040 BARNUM AVE 12.3 miles

1040 BARNUM AVE
STRATFORD, CT 6614
Categories: STRATFORD CT

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 12.4 miles

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 12.4 miles

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
Categories: POUND RIDGE NY

10 SOUTH ST STE 101 12.5 miles

10 SOUTH ST STE 101
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
Categories: RIDGEFIELD CT

388 MAIN ST 13.3 miles

388 MAIN ST
MONROE, CT 6468
Categories: MONROE CT

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE 14.3 miles

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105 14.4 miles

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

100 COMMERCE DR 14.9 miles

100 COMMERCE DR
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 15.0 miles

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

232 BOSTON POST RD 15.6 miles

232 BOSTON POST RD
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

515 Bridgeport Ave, 16.2 miles

515 Bridgeport Ave,
Shelton, CT 6484
Categories: Shelton CT

13 LAFAYETTE ST 16.3 miles

13 LAFAYETTE ST
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

266 S MAIN ST 16.3 miles

266 S MAIN ST
NEWTOWN, CT 6470
Categories: NEWTOWN CT

16 APOLLO RD 17.2 miles

16 APOLLO RD
BETHEL, CT 6801
Categories: BETHEL CT

320 LAUREL RD 17.3 miles

320 LAUREL RD
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
Categories: NORTHPORT NY

175 E Main Street Suite 105, 18.2 miles

175 E Main Street Suite 105,
Huntington, NY 11743
Categories: Huntington NY

24 HOSPITAL AVE 18.8 miles

24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

7 Germantown Rd, 18.9 miles

7 Germantown Rd,
Danbury, CT 6810
Categories: Danbury CT

67 SAND PIT RD 19.2 miles

67 SAND PIT RD
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 19.2 miles

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

100 MILL PLAIN RD 19.2 miles

100 MILL PLAIN RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302 19.2 miles

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 19.3 miles

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Categories: Mt. Kisco NY

9 SHAWE ST 19.4 miles

9 SHAWE ST
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

2 GLEN HILL RD 19.4 miles

2 GLEN HILL RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 19.4 miles

6 Rye Ridge Plaza,
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Categories: Rye Brook NY

495 E MAIN ST 19.5 miles

495 E MAIN ST
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

44 BRIDGE ST 20.1 miles

44 BRIDGE ST
ANSONIA, CT 6401
Categories: ANSONIA CT

1445 NEW YORK AVE 20.5 miles

1445 NEW YORK AVE
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

236 BOSTON POST RD 20.6 miles

236 BOSTON POST RD
ORANGE, CT 6477
Categories: ORANGE CT

47 MOREWOOD DR 20.7 miles

47 MOREWOOD DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

6277 JERICHO TPKE 20.9 miles

6277 JERICHO TPKE
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 20.9 miles

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 20.9 miles

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102
Commack, NY 11725
Categories: Commack NY

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12 21.1 miles

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

2 BROOKSITE DR 21.3 miles

2 BROOKSITE DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

21 E 23RD ST 21.6 miles

21 E 23RD ST
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 21.7 miles

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107
Smithtown, NY 11787
Categories: Smithtown NY

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 21.9 miles

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

2 CEDARTREE LN 22.1 miles

2 CEDARTREE LN
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 22.1 miles

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
Categories: STONY BROOK NY

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 22.1 miles

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATI NY

1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 22.2 miles

1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Categories: Port Jefferson Station NY

601 Clock Tower Commons, 22.3 miles

601 Clock Tower Commons,
Brewster, NY 10509
Categories: Brewster NY

15 N BROADWAY STE D 22.4 miles

15 N BROADWAY STE D
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 22.4 miles

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Categories: Pleasantville NY

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 22.4 miles

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL
VALHALLA, NY 10595
Categories: VALHALLA NY

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 22.6 miles

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATION NY

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 22.6 miles

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

649 COMMACK RD 22.6 miles

649 COMMACK RD
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

30 JEROME ST 22.7 miles

30 JEROME ST
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

37 BEACH AVE 22.8 miles

37 BEACH AVE
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATION NY

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 23.0 miles

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1
SYOSSET, NY 11791
Categories: SYOSSET NY

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 23.0 miles

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
Categories: SOUTHBURY CT

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 23.0 miles

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320
Harrison, NY 10528
Categories: Harrison NY

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 23.1 miles

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320
HARRISON, NY 10528
Categories: HARRISON NY

31 OLD ROUTE 7 23.3 miles

31 OLD ROUTE 7
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 23.8 miles

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Categories: Hauppauge NY

359 N Central Ave 23.8 miles

359 N Central Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Categories: Hartsdale NY

1 KINGS HWY 23.8 miles

1 KINGS HWY
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

35 MARLIN RD 23.8 miles

35 MARLIN RD
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
Categories: CENTEREACH NY

321 KEAR ST 23.8 miles

321 KEAR ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
Categories: YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 23.9 miles

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
Categories: HARTSDALE NY

235 Boyle Rd, 24.1 miles

235 Boyle Rd,
Selden, NY 11784
Categories: Selden NY

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 24.2 miles

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

765 ROUTE 25A 24.2 miles

765 ROUTE 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Categories: MILLER PLACE NY

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 24.2 miles

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 24.5 miles

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

175 SHERMAN AVE 24.5 miles

175 SHERMAN AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

160 N CENTRAL AVE 24.6 miles

160 N CENTRAL AVE
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
Categories: ELMSFORD NY

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 24.6 miles

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 24.7 miles

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

1213 CHAPEL ST 24.9 miles

1213 CHAPEL ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

2 Church St S Ste 115, 24.9 miles

2 Church St S Ste 115,
New Haven, CT 6519
Categories: New Haven CT

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 24.9 miles

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center
White Plains, NY 10607
Categories: White Plains NY

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Westport, CT, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Westport, CT and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Westport, CT locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Westport, CT

Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Westport, CT - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Westport, CT centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Westport, CT

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Westport, CT

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Westport, CT locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Westport, CT?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Westport, CT

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Westport, CT.

Drug Testing Locations in Westport, CT

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Westport, CT and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Westport, CT have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Westport, CT specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Westport, CT?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Westport, CT is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Westport, Connecticut

Westport is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, along Long Island Sound within Connecticut's Gold Coast. It is 52 miles (84 km) northeast of New York City. The town had a population of 26,391 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, and is ranked 22nd among America's 100 Richest Places as well as second in Connecticut, with populations between 20,000 and 65,000.

The earliest known inhabitants of the Westport area as identified through archaeological finds date back 7,500 years. Records from the first white settlers report the Pequot Indians living in the area which they called Machamux translated by the colonialists as beautiful land. Settlement by colonialists dates back to the five Bankside Farmers; whose families grew and prospered into a community that continued expanding. The community had its own ecclesiastical society, supported by independent civil and religious elements, enabling it to be independent from the Town of Fairfield. The settlers arrived in 1693, having followed cattle to the isolated area known to the Pequot as the "beautiful land". As the settlement expanded its name changed: it was briefly known as "Bankside" in 1693, officially named Green's Farm in 1732 in honor of Bankside Farmer John Green and in 1835 incorporated as the Town of Westport.

During the revolutionary war—on April 25, 1777, a 1,850 strong British force under the command of the Royal Governor of the Province of New York, Major General William Tryon landed on Compo Beach to destroy the Continental Army’s military supplies in Danbury. Minutemen from Westport and the surrounding areas crouched hiding whilst Tryon's troops passed and then launched an offensive from their rear. A statue on Compo beach commemorates this plan of attack with a crouching Minuteman facing away from the beach; looking onto what would have been the rear of the troops.

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Median Age: 45.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,834.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Westport: 138.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (3.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.4% for Black residents, 19.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.8% for other race residents, 0.9% for two or more races residents)

Population Density:

In the 20th century a combination of industrialization, and popularity among New Yorkers attracted to fashionable Westport—which had attracted many artists and writers—resulted in farmers selling off their land. Westport changed from a community of farmers to a suburban development.

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