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West Point

New York · 7,341 residents · 18.435 sq mi
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West Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $3,096 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,341
+3%since 2000
from 7,138 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.2
−4%since 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K2000201020202024West Point
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,565
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,823
+81%since 2000
from $13,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,096
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $969 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
99.0% rent
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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%
Diversity Score41.2%(2,941)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(5,009)
Black9.9%(730)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(792)
Asian5.9%(435)
Other9.4%(687)
Diversity Score67.6%(4,960)
Diversity Score
68
+64%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
33.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
Female
36.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, New York?

West Point, New York has about 7,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, New York earns about $115,565 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 $3,096 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, New York?

About 79.9% 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 1.8% of people in West Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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