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West Point

California · 909 residents · 3.89 sq mi
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West Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,594. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
+22%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+6%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4095456828189552000201020202024West Point
2024909
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,594
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,682
+422%since 2000
from $11,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.641
+50%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$987
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(581)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8%(60)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(346)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(150)
Diversity Score77.7%(706)
Diversity Score
78
+204%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+36.7 ptssince 2017
from 45.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, California?

West Point, California has about 909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, California earns about $70,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, California expensive?

In West Point, California, the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, California?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, California?

About 17.9% of people in West Point, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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