State
Land Area
20.9 sq mi
Density
492.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.18%
Growth Since 2010
-9.14%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
18,842
West Point is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 10,274, it is the 42nd largest city in Mississippi and the 3037th largest city in the United States. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% 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 $51,978 with a poverty rate of 28.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $738 per month, and the median house value is $91,000. The median age in West Point is 37.1 years, 34.6 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Point was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,842 | -272 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 19,114 | -272 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 19,386 | -272 | -1.40% |
| 2017 | 19,658 | -195 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 19,853 | -151 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 20,004 | -134 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 20,138 | -208 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 20,346 | -39 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 20,385 | -97 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 20,482 | -65 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 20,547 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,758 | 62.61% |
| White | 3,998 | 37.04% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.11% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,245 | 2.48 | 57.7 |
| Non Family | 1,494 | 1.13 | 56.3 |
| Married | 1,415 | 3.07 | 76.5 |
| Female | 1,137 | 3.3 | 34.3 |
| Male | 199 | 3.77 | 68.8 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 414 | 5.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 840 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,304 | 32.26% |
| Some College | 1,476 | 20.67% |
| Associates Degree | 668 | 9.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 933 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 506 | 7.09% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,122 | 3,140 | 511 |
| White | 2,988 | 2,716 | 900 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Multiple Races | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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 multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$29,646
Average Earnings
$34,738
Average Male
$25,850
Average Female
98.91% of West Point residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,637 | 2,136 | 32.18% |
| White | 3,877 | 823 | 21.23% |
| Asian | 26 | 23 | 88.46% |
28.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.73%
Male Poverty Rate
31.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Asian, with 88.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is White, with 21.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.31%.
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 303 | 9.50% |
| Black | 240 | 4.91% |
18.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
99.61% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 81.35% having been born in Mississippi. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,274 | -123 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 10,397 | -123 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 10,520 | -165 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 10,685 | -123 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 10,808 | -98 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 10,906 | -89 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 10,995 | -128 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 11,123 | -36 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 11,159 | -65 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 11,224 | -42 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 11,266 | -879 | -0.75% |
| 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% |