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West Point

New York · 6,349 residents · 18.435 sq mi
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#12Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#16Shortest commutesof 6,82610.1#34Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-13.5%#51Youngest by median ageof 6,82621.5
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West Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,333. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,501 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,349
−11%since 2000
from 7,138 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
−31%since 2009
from 501 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
21.5
+2%since 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K2000201020202024West Point
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(360)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.5%(541)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(548)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.8%(879)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2430.7%(1,949)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(540)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(827)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(522)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.3%(146)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740.6%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,333
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,509
+147%since 2000
from $13,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
−22%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,501
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $969 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
99.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,610)
Black8.6%(612)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(468)
Asian3.3%(232)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(4,395)
Black7.5%(476)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(732)
Asian3.6%(229)
Other8.1%(517)
Diversity Score
62
+23%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.1%(323)
Puerto Rican2.8%(180)
Dominican1%(65)
Cuban0.7%(46)
Argentine0.5%(33)
Nicaraguan0.5%(32)
Colombian0.4%(24)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
Panamanian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(86)
Korean0.3%(21)
Japanese0.2%(12)
Filipino0.2%(11)
Mongolian0.1%(8)
Vietnamese0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish16%(1,014)
German15.7%(996)
English12%(760)
Italian8.7%(550)
American8%(510)
Polish3.2%(202)
Norwegian2.7%(169)
French2.1%(135)
Iranian1.7%(111)
Arab1.6%(103)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.5%(94)
Scottish1.4%(92)
Lebanese1.4%(86)
Dutch1.4%(86)
Swedish1.2%(77)
British0.8%(52)
Russian0.8%(52)
Welsh0.7%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(25)
Belgian0.4%(24)
Swiss0.4%(23)
Austrian0.3%(19)
Slovene0.3%(19)
Finnish0.3%(18)
Guyanese0.3%(17)
Ukrainian0.3%(17)
Portuguese0.3%(16)
Slovak0.2%(11)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(7)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Romanian0.1%(6)
Nigerian0.1%(5)
Haitian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
Female
42.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
42.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2017
from 99.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married65.2%(1,842)
Married34.1%(964)
Widowed0.3%(8)
Divorced0.5%(13)
Women 15+
Never married52.6%(1,091)
Married45.2%(938)
Widowed0.5%(10)
Divorced1.6%(34)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, New York?

West Point, New York has about 6,349 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Point, New York?

The typical household in West Point, New York earns about $135,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, New York expensive?

In West Point, New York, the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, New York?

About 78.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, New York?

About 3.2% of people in West Point, New York 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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