West Point

County:: Hancock County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.168
State:: Illinois

West Point is a village located in Hancock County, Illinois. West Point has a 2025 population of 136. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 141 in 2020.

The average household income in West Point is $65,485 with a poverty rate of 10.25%. The median age in West Point is 35.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Point includes 98.77% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	241	98.77%
Asian	2	0.82%
Two or more races	1	0.41%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

West Point Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Point's average per capita income is $55,357. Household income levels show a median of $61,875. The poverty rate stands at 10.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$81,250	$78,253
Married Families	$81,250	-
Households	$61,875	$65,485
Non Families	$23,750	$23,044

$55,357

Average Income

$61,875

Median Household Income

10.25%

Poverty Rate