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West Point

Virginia · 3,306 residents · 5.051 sq mi
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West Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,979. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,306
+15%since 2000
from 2,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,979
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,625
+10%since 2000
from $23,232 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+95%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,278)
Black16.7%(479)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(50)
Asian1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(1,169)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(2,537)
Black15.2%(504)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(118)
Asian1.8%(60)
Other3.1%(101)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,614)
Diversity Score
49
+20%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Virginia?

West Point, Virginia has about 3,306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Virginia earns about $51,979 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 $197,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Virginia?

About 22.5% 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 4.8% of people in West Point, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Point, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Point, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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