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West Point

Arkansas · 185 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
+13%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
430 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+28%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781241702162621990201020202024West Point
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,341
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,340
+32%since 2000
from $11,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+79%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(141)
Black3.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(159)
Black7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.4%(58)
Diversity Score
31
+34%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−24%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
61.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.1%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Arkansas?

West Point, Arkansas has about 185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Arkansas earns about $20,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Arkansas expensive?

In West Point, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Arkansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Arkansas?

About 41.6% of people in West Point, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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