West Point is a city located in Clay County Mississippi. West Point has a 2024 population of 9,663. It is also the county seat of Clay County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,091 in 2020.
The average household income in West Point is $53,494 with a poverty rate of 28.65%. The median age in West Point is 37.7 years: 37 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,522 | 64.81% |
| White | 3,459 | 34.37% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,076 | 2.39 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 1,501 | 1.15 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 1,387 | 2.84 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 989 | 3.55 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 199 | 2.88 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 961 | 14.19% |
| Associates Degree | 991 | 14.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 599 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,298 | 33.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 6.07% |
| Some College | 1,132 | 16.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,066 | 3,137 | 377 |
| White | 2,631 | 2,209 | 588 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 49 | 9 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,489 | $65,156 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,326 | $156,500 | $75,114 |
| High School Graduate | $28,167 | $40,323 | $20,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $10,833 |
| Overall | $30,930 | $41,352 | $25,793 |
| Some College | $29,731 | $31,250 | $29,000 |
$30,930
Average Earnings
$41,352
Average Male
$25,793
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.85% of West Point residents speak only English, while 0.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,364 | 2,526 | 39.69% |
| White | 3,338 | 233 | 6.98% |
| Multiple | 73 | 44 | 60.27% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
28.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.7%
Male Poverty Rate
33.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is White, with 6.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.82% |
| High School | 28.58% |
| Some College | 19.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.55% |
| Female Employed | 12.9% |
| Male Employed | 5.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,694 | $54,956 |
| Households | $32,846 | $53,494 |
| Married Families | $57,587 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,057 | $49,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
528
Number of Veterans
446
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 9.13% |
| Black | 257 | 5.55% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
11%
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
84.8%
Born in West Point
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.34% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 84.8% having been born in Mississippi. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,128 | -107 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 9,235 | -107 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 9,342 | -107 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 9,449 | -107 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 9,556 | -107 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 9,663 | -107 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 9,770 | -77 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 9,847 | -133 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 9,980 | -111 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 10,091 | -317 | -3.05% |
| 2019 | 10,408 | -40 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 10,448 | -159 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 10,607 | -148 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 10,755 | -112 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 10,867 | -99 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 10,966 | -132 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 11,098 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 11,141 | -73 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 11,214 | -41 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 11,255 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,145 | 3,656 | 43.07% |
| 1990 | 8,489 | -322 | -3.65% |
| 1980 | 8,811 | 97 | 1.11% |
| 1970 | 8,714 | 164 | 1.92% |
| 1960 | 8,550 | 2,118 | 32.93% |
| 1950 | 6,432 | 805 | 14.31% |
| 1940 | 5,627 | 950 | 20.31% |
| 1930 | 4,677 | 277 | 6.3% |
| 1920 | 4,400 | -464 | -9.54% |
| 1910 | 4,864 | 1,671 | 52.33% |
| 1900 | 3,193 | 431 | 15.6% |
| 1890 | 2,762 | -6,366 | -69.74% |