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West Point

Indiana · 318 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 147 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 51.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−32%since 2019
from 465 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
−32%since 2019
from 464 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+40%since 2019
from 32.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
129306484661838201020202024West Point
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,863
−39%since 2019
from $19,449 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
16.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(221)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(290)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(35)
Diversity Score
11
−82%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
13.4%
−56.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+83.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Female
65.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Indiana?

West Point, Indiana has about 318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in West Point, Indiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Indiana?

About 51.0% of people in West Point, Indiana 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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