Census Bureau data for West Point city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Point city
- What is the median household income in West Point city?
- The median household income in West Point city is $53,375 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Point city?
- The poverty rate in West Point city is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Point city?
- $155,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Point city?
- The median gross rent in West Point city is $724 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Point city residents have a college degree?
- 18.8% of adults in West Point city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,501
Median Income
$53,375
Median Home Value
$155,600
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.8%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,360 (+24.1%)
Home Value:
+$17,600 (+12.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.3 pp (-13.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.4 pp (-6.9%)
Unemployment:
-6.0 pp (-88.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,501
Median Age
31.0
Female
48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 21.7%
Black 76.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,375
±$21,960
-$21,289 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$52,968
Median Family Income
$52,807
Poverty Rate
15.1%
+5.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.8%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
20.2%
$50–75k
30.7%
$75–100k
13.2%
$100–150k
5.3%
$150–200k
0.9%
$200k+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,428
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
35.0%
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
Median Home Value
$155,600
-$117,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$724
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
39.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
7.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
8.9%
$100–200k
38.3%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
32.4%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3+
13.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
6.6%
5–19 units
1.9%
20+ units
11.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.5%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
28.7%
2000–2009
22.5%
2010+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.8%
-15.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.5%
Some College / Associate
29.9%
Less Than High School
0.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
-4.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
18.3%
Private For-Profit
77.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
39.4%
Edu/Health
18.4%
Construction
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Transportation
7.6%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Public Admin
2.9%
Information
1.5%
Retail
0.9%
Finance
0.6%
Occupation
Production
38.2%
Management
34.9%
Food Prep
11.5%
Construction
9.4%
Sales
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.7 min
Drove Alone
85.1%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,227
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
33.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
16.1%
15–19
13.0%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
17.7%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
1.8%
75–84
8.2%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 36.5%
Working age (18–64): 63.5%
65 and over: 13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.6%
With a Disability
17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.9%
Has a Computer
100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023