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West Point

Mississippi · 10,105 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 $30,399. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,040 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,105
−17%since 2000
from 12,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,399
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,103
+40%since 2000
from $15,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(3,469)
Black62.1%(6,275)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(90)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other0%(4)
Diversity Score59.1%(5,976)
Diversity Score
59
−6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Mississippi?

West Point, Mississippi has about 10,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Mississippi earns about $30,399 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Mississippi?

About 16.8% 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 31.9% 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 1,616 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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