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West Point

Kentucky · 952 residents · 2.664 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,081. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
−13%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7178539891K1K1990201020202024West Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,081
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,179
+58%since 2000
from $13,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,075)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(854)
Black2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(17)
Diversity Score15.1%(144)
Diversity Score
15
+292%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Kentucky?

West Point, Kentucky has about 952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Kentucky earns about $36,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Kentucky expensive?

In West Point, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Kentucky?

About 24.9% of people in West Point, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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