West Point is a city located in Cuming County Nebraska. West Point has a 2024 population of 3,443. It is also the county seat of Cuming County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,501 in 2020.
The average household income in West Point is $84,174 with a poverty rate of 8.06%. The median age in West Point is 42.6 years: 42.5 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,910 | 83.6% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 10.97% |
| Other race | 148 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,396 | 2.46 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 765 | 3.3 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 556 | 1.16 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 54 | 3.44 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 21 | 3.52 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 14.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 7.56% |
| High School Graduate | 738 | 31.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 6.95% |
| Some College | 525 | 22.67% |
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 | 1,907 | 1,814 | 522 |
| Hispanic | 396 | 164 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 55 | 0 |
| Other Race | 90 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,250 | $81,031 | $39,911 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $45,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,484 | $53,672 | $26,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $60,550 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,250 | $58,712 | $35,238 |
| Some College | $45,798 | $59,420 | $33,462 |
$46,250
Average Earnings
$58,712
Average Male
$35,238
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.8% of West Point residents speak only English, while 18.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,680 | 217 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic | 692 | 58 | 8.38% |
| Other | 146 | 24 | 16.44% |
8.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.16%
Male Poverty Rate
7.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Point is Other, with 16.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Point is White, with 8.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.14% |
| High School | 7.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.09% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,188 | $109,109 |
| Households | $66,771 | $84,174 |
| Married Families | $85,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,654 | $42,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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
96
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
77.97%
Born in West Point
87.79%
Native Born
12.21%
Foreign Born
10.74%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
87.79% of West Point residents were born in the United States, with 77.97% having been born in Nebraska. 10.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,371 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 3,386 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 3,400 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 3,414 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 3,429 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,443 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,458 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 3,469 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 3,477 | -24 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 3,501 | 239 | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 3,262 | -48 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 3,310 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 3,304 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,294 | -54 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 3,348 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 3,330 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 3,324 | -24 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 3,348 | -18 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 3,366 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 3,379 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,660 | 410 | 12.62% |
| 1990 | 3,250 | -359 | -9.95% |
| 1980 | 3,609 | 224 | 6.62% |
| 1970 | 3,385 | 464 | 15.88% |
| 1960 | 2,921 | 263 | 9.89% |
| 1950 | 2,658 | 148 | 5.9% |
| 1940 | 2,510 | -861 | -25.54% |