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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Point

Georgia · 3,294 residents · 12.916 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $56,600. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,294
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,348
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,886 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,655
−24%vs 2000
vs $16,735 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$249
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $354 in 2000
US average: $450
63.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
36.7% rent
3.1
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,364)
Black57.6%(1,948)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(2,113)
1990
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(1,405)
Black56.1%(1,848)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian1.2%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,080)
63
+1%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Point, Georgia?

West Point, Georgia has about 3,294 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Point, Georgia earns about $18,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Georgia expensive?

In West Point, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,600, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Georgia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Georgia?

About 24.1% of people in West Point, Georgia 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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