State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
492.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-9.14%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
19,140
World Population Review
West Point, Mississippi Population 2021
10,274
West Point is a city located in Clay County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Clay County. With a 2020 population of 10,274, it is the 42nd largest city in Mississippi and the 3040th largest city in the United States . West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -9.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,307 in 2010. West Point reached it's highest population of 12,145 in 2000. Spanning over 21 miles, West Point has a population density of 492 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Point is $49,026 with a poverty rate of 30.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $751 per month, and the median house value is $89,600. The median age in West Point is 37 years, 33.8 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
West Point Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Point was:
- Black or African American: 62.14%
- White: 37.32%
- Asian: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of West Point, Mississippi is 10,274 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,469.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,307.
West Point, Mississippi Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,140 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 19,228 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 19,316 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 19,404 | -217 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 19,621 | -233 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 19,854 | -151 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 20,005 | -141 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 20,146 | -209 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 20,355 | -42 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 20,397 | -99 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 20,496 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 20,560 | 0.00% |
West Point Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,603 | 62.14% |
| White | 3,966 | 37.32% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.54% |
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West Point Population by Race
West Point Population Pyramid $2021
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West Point Population by Age
West Point Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,211 | 2.46 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 1,688 | 1.1 | 53.1 |
| Married | 1,254 | 3.03 | 77.8 |
| Female | 1,040 | 3.6 | 41.2 |
| Male | 229 | 4.17 | 79.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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West Point Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 380 | 5.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 996 | 13.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,331 | 32.45% |
| Some College | 1,374 | 19.13% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 9.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 869 | 12.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 523 | 7.28% |
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West Point Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
West Point Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,161 | 3,112 | 488 |
| White | 2,975 | 2,648 | 860 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.67%.
West Point Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,951
Average Earnings
$35,184
Average Male
$26,787
Average Female
West Point Earnings by Educational Attainment
West Point Language by Age
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West Point Language
98.82% of West Point residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
West Point Language
West Point Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,488 | 2,177 | 33.55% |
| White | 3,835 | 974 | 25.40% |
| Asian | 57 | 25 | 43.86% |
30.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.10%
Male Poverty Rate
33.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Point
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Asian, with 43.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is White, with 25.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.29%.
West Point Poverty
West Point Poverty Rate by Education
West Point Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
West Point Married by Age and Sex
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West Point Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
West Point Marital Status by Race
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West Point Marital Status
West Point Veterans by War
West Point Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 8.45% |
| Black | 261 | 5.40% |
West Point Veterans by Race
West Point Veterans by Education
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26.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
West Point Veterans by Education
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49.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
West Point Employment by Age
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West Point Employment by Race
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West Point Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.05% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 80.71% having been born in Mississippi. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
West Point Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,274 | -65 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 10,339 | -65 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 10,404 | -65 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 10,469 | -145 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 10,614 | -151 | -1.40% |
| 2016 | 10,765 | -103 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 10,868 | -101 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 10,969 | -132 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 11,101 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 11,144 | -71 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 11,215 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 11,255 | -890 | -0.76% |
| 2000 | 12,145 | 3,656 | 3.65% |
| 1990 | 8,489 | -322 | -0.37% |
| 1980 | 8,811 | 97 | 0.11% |
| 1970 | 8,714 | 164 | 0.19% |
| 1960 | 8,550 | 2,118 | 2.89% |
| 1950 | 6,432 | 805 | 1.35% |
| 1940 | 5,627 | 950 | 1.87% |
| 1930 | 4,677 | 277 | 0.61% |
| 1920 | 4,400 | -464 | -1.00% |
| 1910 | 4,864 | 1,671 | 4.30% |
| 1900 | 3,193 | 431 | 1.46% |
| 1890 | 2,762 | 0.00% |