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West Point

California · 674 residents · 3.89 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,865. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
674
−10%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+12%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4095456828189552000201020202024West Point
2024909
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,865
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,493
+53%since 2000
from $11,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$772
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+42%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(67)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other22.7%(153)
Diversity Score56.3%(380)
Diversity Score
56
+120%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−9%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% 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
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, California?

West Point, California has about 674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, California earns about $32,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, California expensive?

In West Point, California, the median home is worth about $214,200, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, California?

About 14.0% 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 36.2% of people in West Point, California live below the federal poverty line.

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