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West Point

Mississippi · 11,307 residents · 20.884 sq mi
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West Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,309. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $73,200. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
11,307
−7%since 2000
from 12,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+10%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,309
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,853
+19%since 2000
from $15,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(5,165)
Black55.9%(6,785)
Hispanic / Latino1%(120)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(7,636)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(4,212)
Black61.2%(6,917)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other1.5%(169)
Diversity Score62.1%(7,016)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Mississippi?

West Point, Mississippi has about 11,307 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Mississippi earns about $31,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Mississippi expensive?

In West Point, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Mississippi?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Mississippi?

About 26.4% of people in West Point, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,818 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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