West Point

County:: Clay County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 20.884
State:: Mississippi

West Point is a city located in Clay County, Mississippi. West Point has a 2025 population of 9,556. It is also the county seat of Clay County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -5.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,091 in 2020.

The average household income in West Point is $51,415 with a poverty rate of 29.3%. The median age in West Point is 36.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Point includes 65.57% Black or African American, 32.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	6,535	65.57%
White	3,280	32.91%
Two or more races	92	0.92%
Asian	60	0.6%
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 $32,727. Household income levels show a median of $35,055. The poverty rate stands at 29.3%.

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
Married Families	$65,119	-
Families	$39,259	$56,868
Households	$35,055	$51,415
Non Families	$27,118	$40,066

$32,727

Average Income

$35,055

Median Household Income

29.3%

Poverty Rate