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West Point

Illinois · 178 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 $27,292. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $22,300. The poverty rate of 37.6% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−9%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,060 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031451882302721990201020202024West Point
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,292
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,793
+9%since 2000
from $13,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing17.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−55.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Illinois?

West Point, Illinois has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Illinois earns about $27,292 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 $22,300.

How educated are people in West Point, Illinois?

About 1.9% 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 37.6% of people in West Point, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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