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West Point

Illinois · 225 residents · 0.168 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,938. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

225
+15%vs 2000
vs 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,339 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1031451882302721990201020202024West Point
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,938
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,666
−51%vs 2000
vs $13,631 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.5%
+20.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$338
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
88.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.8% in 2000
11.8% rent
0.9
+60%vs 2000
vs 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Point, Illinois?

West Point, Illinois has about 225 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Point, Illinois earns about $15,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Illinois expensive?

In West Point, Illinois, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Illinois?

About 36.5% of people in West Point, Illinois 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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