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West Point

Virginia · 2,866 residents · 5.051 sq mi
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West Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,655. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $96,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,866
−2%since 1990
from 2,938 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+4%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,655
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,369 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,232
+44%since 1990
from $16,085 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,355)
Black19%(559)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,207)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,278)
Black16.7%(479)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(50)
Asian1%(30)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,169)
Diversity Score
41
−1%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+6%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Virginia?

West Point, Virginia has about 2,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Point, Virginia earns about $49,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Point, Virginia expensive?

In West Point, Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Virginia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Point, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Point, Virginia?

About 2.8% of people in West Point, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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