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West Point

Georgia · 3,719 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 $34,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,400. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,719
+10%since 2000
from 3,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,867
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,668
+41%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+76%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,387)
Black54.9%(2,041)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(86)
Asian1.8%(66)
Other1%(38)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,482)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Georgia?

West Point, Georgia has about 3,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Georgia earns about $34,867 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Georgia?

About 16.3% 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 24.2% of people in West Point, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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