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West Point

Virginia · 3,414 residents · 5.051 sq mi
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West Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
+19%since 2000
from 2,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
676 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,820
+67%since 2000
from $23,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(2,572)
Black13.2%(452)
Hispanic / Latino3%(104)
Asian2%(68)
Other4.7%(159)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,667)
Diversity Score
49
+20%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Point, Virginia?

West Point, Virginia has about 3,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Point, Virginia earns about $83,125 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 $252,800, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in West Point, Virginia?

About 37.8% 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 4.3% 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 476 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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