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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Point

New York · 7,138 residents · 18.435 sq mi
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West Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,516. Population has fallen 23% since 2009, a loss of 2,103 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Renters pay a median $969 per month, above the US median of $602. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

7,138
−23%vs 2009
vs 9,241 in 2009
2000 – 2024
387 / sq mi
−23%vs 2009
vs 501 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
21.1
+2%vs 2009
vs 20.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
6K7K8K9K10K2000201020202024West Point
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,516
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $84,519 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$13,158
−13%vs 2009
vs $15,134 in 2009
US average: $21,522
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
US average: $120,530
$969
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $2,001 in 2009
US average: $602
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
98.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(7,058)
Black7.1%(659)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(794)
Asian4.8%(447)
Diversity Score50.1%(4,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,610)
Black8.6%(612)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(468)
Asian3.3%(232)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,941)
41
−18%vs 2009
vs 50 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 67.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
41.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 47.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Point, New York?

West Point, New York has about 7,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Point, New York earns about $56,516 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 median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, New York?

About 62.3% 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 2.0% 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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