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West Point

California · 688 residents · 3.89 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,800. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−8%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4095456828189552000201020202024West Point
2024909
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,324
+78%since 2000
from $11,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(499)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(81)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other5.5%(38)
Diversity Score42.4%(292)
Diversity Score
42
+66%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, California?

West Point, California has about 688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is West Point, California expensive?

In West Point, California, the median home is worth about $125,800.

How educated are people in West Point, California?

About 4.4% 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 2.5% 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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