West Point is a CDP located in Orange County New York. West Point has a 2024 population of 6,323. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,328 in 2020.
The average household income in West Point is $145,003 with a poverty rate of 3.61%. The median age in West Point is 21.3 years: 21.1 years for males, and 21.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,730 | 74.07% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 11.73% |
| Black or African American | 388 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 272 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 231 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,063 | 3.74 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 827 | 4.08 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 118 | 2.38 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 87 | 2.72 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 31 | 2.58 | 0 | 100 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 0.38% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 2.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 33.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 884 | 47.42% |
| High School Graduate | 96 | 5.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 203 | 10.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,415 | 1,408 | 1,149 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 162 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 156 | 123 |
| Other Race | 101 | 90 | 81 |
| Black | 86 | 82 | 73 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 27 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 84.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,750 | $126,813 | $64,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,471 | $125,139 | $85,625 |
| High School Graduate | $24,688 | $0 | $24,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,026 | $121,765 | $64,632 |
| Some College | $50,750 | $65,833 | $25,694 |
$100,026
Average Earnings
$121,765
Average Male
$64,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.32% of West Point residents speak only English, while 14.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,958 | 112 | 3.79% |
| Other | 132 | 31 | 23.48% |
| Hispanic | 388 | 31 | 7.99% |
3.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.68%
Male Poverty Rate
5.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Other, with 23.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is White, with 3.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 77.5% |
| Female Employed | 9.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,929 | $150,445 |
| Households | $133,844 | $145,003 |
| Married Families | $137,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $101,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,066
Number of Veterans
694
Male Veterans
372
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,037 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 844 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 784 | 44% |
| Black | 135 | 78.49% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 45.55% |
| Asian | 55 | 67.07% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 38.46% |
| Other Race | 42 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.6%
Labor Force Participation
25.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
11.9%
Born in West Point
94.07%
Native Born
5.93%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
5.01%
Naturalized
94.07% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 11.9% having been born in New York. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,323 | -32 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,355 | -31 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 6,386 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 6,386 | 58 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 6,328 | -51 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,379 | -291 | -4.36% |
| 2018 | 6,670 | 134 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 6,536 | -70 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 6,606 | -224 | -3.28% |
| 2015 | 6,830 | -62 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,892 | -121 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 7,013 | -273 | -3.75% |
| 2012 | 7,286 | -284 | -3.75% |
| 2011 | 7,570 | 807 | 11.93% |
| 2010 | 6,763 | 0 | 0% |