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West Point

Alabama · 584 residents · 3.848 sq mi
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West Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584
+98%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+19%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2083404726037351990201020202024West Point
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,655
+85%since 2000
from $14,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−38%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(534)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(21)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score14.7%(86)
Diversity Score
15
+770%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Alabama?

West Point, Alabama has about 584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Point, Alabama?

The typical household in West Point, Alabama earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Alabama expensive?

In West Point, Alabama, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Alabama?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Alabama?

About 9.1% of people in West Point, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 332 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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