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 $37,260 (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 25.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Point city?
- $68,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Point city?
- The median gross rent in West Point city is $726 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Point city residents have a college degree?
- 19.6% of adults in West Point city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,131
Median Income
$37,260
Median Home Value
$68,200
Poverty Rate
25.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$253 (+0.7%)
Home Value:
+$22,600 (+49.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+9.9 pp (+63.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.9 pp (+54.3%)
Unemployment:
-3.0 pp (-50.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,131
Median Age
35.0
Female
39.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,260
±$12,922
-$25,157 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$49,004
Median Family Income
$55,389
Poverty Rate
25.5%
+13.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
40.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.3%
$10–15k
14.4%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
9.1%
$35–50k
22.6%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
7.5%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
565
Owner-Occupied
64.8%
Renter-Occupied
35.2%
Vacancy Rate
20.0%
Median Home Value
$68,200
-$124,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$726
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
57.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
40.3%
$50–100k
19.1%
$100–200k
4.1%
$200–300k
10.6%
$300–500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3+
19.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
8.0%
5–19 units
2.7%
Mobile home
23.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.8%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
3.5%
2000–2009
10.8%
2010+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.6%
-7.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.1%
Some College / Associate
28.6%
Less Than High School
7.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-1.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
2.3%
Government Workers
9.9%
Private For-Profit
87.8%
Industry
Retail
19.3%
Edu/Health
19.1%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Arts/Entmt.
13.6%
Transportation
7.6%
Public Admin
5.5%
Construction
3.9%
Prof. Services
3.4%
Information
2.8%
Finance
2.5%
Wholesale
1.8%
Occupation
Production
29.9%
Sales
29.7%
Management
20.2%
Construction
11.0%
Food Prep
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.3 min
Drove Alone
84.3%
Carpool
5.5%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
452
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
12.6%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
6.7%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
6.5%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 28.3%
Working age (18–64): 71.7%
65 and over: 15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.1%
With a Disability
19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.0%
Uninsured
4.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.0%
Has a Computer
94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023