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West Point

Illinois · 140 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 $49,167. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 2% 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 $35,700. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−28%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+36%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031451882302721990201020202024West Point
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,633
+15%since 2000
from $13,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Illinois?

West Point, Illinois has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Illinois earns about $49,167 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 $35,700, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Illinois?

About 2.2% 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 42.0% 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 85 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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