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West Point

Iowa · 921 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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West Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,875. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,700. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
−6%since 2000
from 980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+8%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7918799671K1K1990201020202024West Point
2024840
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,875
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,538
+12%since 2000
from $27,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$120,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(975)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(884)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(26)
Diversity Score
3
+118%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Iowa?

West Point, Iowa has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Iowa earns about $52,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Iowa expensive?

In West Point, Iowa, the median home is worth about $120,700.

How educated are people in West Point, Iowa?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in West Point, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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