West Point, Mississippi Population 2022
West Point is a city located in Clay County Mississippi. West Point has a 2020 population of 10,209. It is also the county seat of Clay County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -9.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,255 in 2010.
The average household income in West Point is $49,026 with a poverty rate of 31.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $683 per month, and the median house value is $93,300. 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 Pointwas:
- Black or African American: 66.05%
- White: 32.90%
- Asian: 1.01%
- Two or more races: 0.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,560 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 20,496 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 20,397 | -99 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 20,355 | -42 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 20,146 | -209 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 20,005 | -141 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 19,854 | -151 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 19,621 | -233 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 19,404 | -217 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 19,316 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 19,228 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 19,140 | -88 | -0.46% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,460 | 32.90% |
| Black or African American | 6,946 | 66.05% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.05% |
West Point Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,301 | 2.38 | 58 |
| Married | 1,400 | 2.86 | 82.1 |
| Male | 171 | 3.52 | 75.4 |
| Female | 991 | 3.65 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 1,739 | 1.15 | 52.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 408 | 5.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 905 | 12.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,663 | 36.62% |
| Some College | 1,176 | 16.17% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 799 | 10.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 425 | 5.85% |
West Point Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 76 |
| White | 2,705 | 2,312 | 720 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Black | 4,481 | 3,563 | 427 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
$27,636
Average Earnings
$36,693
Average Male
$25,011
Average Female
West Point Language by Age
West Point Language
98.86% of West Point residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
West Point Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 106 | 76 | 71.70% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
| Black | 6,823 | 2,739 | 40.14% |
| White | 3,327 | 451 | 13.56% |
| Other | NaN% |
31.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.38%
Male Poverty Rate
35.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Point
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.53%.
West Point Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
West Point Married by Age and Sex
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 Over 65.
West Point Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 7.08% |
| Black | 273 | 5.38% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 20.00% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 100.00% |
West Point Veterans by Education
16.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.08%
Born in West Point
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.54% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 83.08% having been born in Mississippi. 1.04% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,762 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 3,193 | 431 | 1.46% |
| 1910 | 4,864 | 1,671 | 4.30% |
| 1920 | 4,400 | -464 | -1.00% |
| 1930 | 4,677 | 277 | 0.61% |
| 1940 | 5,627 | 950 | 1.87% |
| 1950 | 6,432 | 805 | 1.35% |
| 1960 | 8,550 | 2,118 | 2.89% |
| 1970 | 8,714 | 164 | 0.19% |
| 1980 | 8,811 | 97 | 0.11% |
| 1990 | 8,489 | -322 | -0.37% |
| 2000 | 12,145 | 3,656 | 3.65% |
| 2010 | 11,255 | -890 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 11,215 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 11,144 | -71 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 11,101 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 10,969 | -132 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 10,868 | -101 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 10,765 | -103 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 10,614 | -151 | -1.40% |
| 2018 | 10,469 | -145 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 10,404 | -65 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 10,339 | -65 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 10,274 | -65 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 10,209 | -65 | -0.63% |