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West Point

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
20.884
State:
Mississippi

West Point is a city located in Clay County, Mississippi. West Point has a 2026 population of 9,592. It is also the county seat of Clay County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,089 in 2020.

The median household income in West Point is $38,064 with a poverty rate of 25.56%. The median age in West Point is 36.8 years: 34.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.4 males.

9.6K
Total Population
459
Density (mi²)
-83 -0.86%
Growth

West Point Population

West Point Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,592-83-0.86%
20259,675-83-0.85%
20249,758-48-0.49%
20239,806-57-0.58%
20229,863-119-1.19%
20219,982-119-1.18%
202010,089-319-3.06%
201910,408-40-0.38%
201810,448-159-1.5%
201710,607-148-1.38%
201610,755-112-1.03%
201510,867-99-0.9%
201410,966-132-1.19%
201311,098-43-0.39%
201211,141-73-0.65%
201111,214-41-0.36%
201011,255-52-0.46%
200012,1453,65643.07%
19908,489-322-3.65%
19808,811971.11%
19708,7141641.92%
19608,5502,11832.93%
19506,43280514.31%
19405,62795020.31%
19304,6772776.3%
19204,400-464-9.54%
19104,8641,67152.33%
19003,19343115.6%
18902,76200%

Median Age

Overall: 36.8 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 34.4 years

West Point Adults

There are 7,513 adults, (1,985 of whom are seniors) in West Point.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,581 (56.4%)
Male: 4,319 (43.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Point includes 67.25% Black or African American, 30.98% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American6,65867.25%
White3,06730.98%
Two or more races1661.68%
Asian70.07%
Other race20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races100.1%
Other race20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American6,65867.25%
White3,06730.98%
Two or more races1561.58%
Asian70.07%

West Point Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Point 's average per capita income is $33,427. Household income levels show a median of $38,064. The poverty rate stands at 25.56%.

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
Married Families$66,684-
Families$45,122$63,518
Households$38,064$58,249
Non Families$25,509$44,866

$33,427

Average Income

$38,064

Median Household Income

25.56%

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)