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West

County:
Holmes County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.558
State:
Mississippi

West is a town located in Holmes County, Mississippi. West has a 2026 population of 125. West is currently declining at a rate of -3.1% annually and its population has decreased by -17.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 152 in 2020.

The median household income in West is $88,977 with a poverty rate of 2.29%. The median age in West is 27.7 years: 45.2 years for males, and 27.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 69.9 males.

125
Total Population
224
Density (mi²)
-4 -3.1%
Growth

West Population

West Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026125-4-3.1%
2025129-5-3.73%
2024134-3-2.19%
2023137-4-2.84%
2022141-6-4.08%
2021147-5-3.29%
2020152-1-0.65%
2019149-5-3.25%
2018154-2-1.28%
2017156-5-3.11%
2016161-4-2.42%
2015165-4-2.37%
2014169-3-1.74%
2013172-2-1.15%
2012174-4-2.25%
2011178-7-3.78%
201018500%

Median Age

Overall: 27.7 years
Female: 27.3 years
Male: 45.2 years

West Adults

There are 166 adults, (16 of whom are seniors) in West.

Sex Ratio

Female: 103 (58.9%)
Male: 72 (41.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West includes 54.86% Black or African American, 45.14% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9654.86%
White7945.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9654.86%
White7945.14%

West Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $88,977. The poverty rate stands at 2.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$88,977$87,757
Married Families$88,295-
Families-$70,498
Non Families-$27,350

$0

Average Income

$88,977

Median Household Income

2.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)