West Point, IA

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913
TOTAL POPULATION
502
MALE POPULATION
411
FEMALE POPULATION
122.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,517
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,333
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
391
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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West Point Area Codes

Race in West Point

The most populous races in West Point are White / Caucasian (889 | 97.4%), Two or more Races (14 | 1.5%), and Asian (6 | 0.7%).
Race in West Point
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.7%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino40.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian88997.4%
Two or more Races141.5%
Some other Race40.4%
Total913100.0%

Ancestry in West Point

The most populous ancestries reported in West Point are German (360 | 39.4%), Irish (182 | 19.9%), English (112 | 12.3%), American (57 | 6.2%), and Swedish (19 | 2.1%), together accounting for 80.0% of all West Point residents.
Ancestry in West Point
Ancestry# Population% Population
American576.2%
Belgian30.3%
British20.2%
Burmese40.4%
Danish50.5%
English11212.3%
European60.7%
French50.5%
German36039.4%
Irish18219.9%
Italian131.4%
Korean111.2%
Mexican40.4%
Norwegian50.5%
Polish80.9%
Scottish50.5%
Sioux20.2%
Swedish192.1%
Swiss40.4%
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Immigrants in West Point

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Point came from Asia (6 | 0.7%), Eastern Asia (4 | 0.4%), Korea (4 | 0.4%), Philippines (2 | 0.2%), and South Eastern Asia (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.0% of all West Point residents.
Immigrants in West Point
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia60.7%
Eastern Asia40.4%
Korea40.4%
Philippines20.2%
South Eastern Asia20.2%
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Sex and Age in West Point

Sex and Age in West Point

The most populous age groups in West Point are 65 to 69 Years (71 | 14.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (34 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (11.7%)23 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years27 (5.4%)20 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years32 (6.4%)32 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years44 (8.8%)14 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years16 (3.2%)29 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years18 (3.6%)30 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years32 (6.4%)33 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years34 (6.8%)25 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years32 (6.4%)24 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years10 (2.0%)26 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years34 (6.8%)13 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years18 (3.6%)19 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years19 (3.8%)18 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years71 (14.1%)34 (8.3%)
70 to 74 Years33 (6.6%)20 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years11 (2.2%)20 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years5 (1.0%)7 (1.7%)
85 Years and over7 (1.4%)24 (5.8%)
Total502 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Point

Median Family Size in West Point

The median family size in West Point is 3.19 persons per family, with married-couple families (180 | 81.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7 | 3.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Point
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple180 (81.1%)3.24
Single Male/Father7 (3.2%)1.86
Single Female/Mother35 (15.8%)3.20
Total Families222 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in West Point

The median household size in West Point is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (35 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (164 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Point
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple180 (46.6%)3.24
Single Male/Father7 (1.8%)1.86
Single Female/Mother35 (9.1%)3.46
Non-family164 (42.5%)1.02
Total Households386 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Point

Out of a total of 386 households in West Point, 222 (57.5%) are family households, while 164 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 92, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 160.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Point
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-160 (41.4%)
2-Person Households92 (23.8%)4 (1.0%)
3-Person Households40 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households39 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households51 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total222 (57.5%)164 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in West Point

Fertility by Age in West Point

Average fertility rate in West Point is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 130.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Point
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)130.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Point

66.7% of women with births (12) in West Point are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Point
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in West Point

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Point
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (58.3%)90.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (41.7%)147.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Point

33.3% of women with births in West Point are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 57.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Point
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)

Income in West Point

Income Overview in West Point

Per Capita Income in West Point is $31,517, while median incomes of families and households are $87,333 and $59,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income913$31,517
Median Family Income222$87,333
Mean Family Income222$93,917
Median Household Income386$59,583
Mean Household Income386$72,941
Income Deficit222$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)91332.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)91367.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9130.39

Earnings by Sex in West Point

Average Earnings in West Point are $42,882, $47,721 for men and $32,361 for women, a difference of 32.2%.
Earnings by Sex in West Point
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male209 (49.4%)$47,721
Female214 (50.6%)$32,361
Total423 (100.0%)$42,882

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Point

The most common earnings brackets in West Point are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (46 | 22.0%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (27 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Point
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (3.8%)13 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (3.8%)9 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (4.8%)2 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)13 (6.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (2.9%)11 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (8.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)6 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (3.4%)10 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (2.9%)22 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (2.9%)20 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99946 (22.0%)13 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (11.0%)27 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (4.8%)9 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (4.8%)9 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (7.2%)1 (0.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (15.3%)16 (7.5%)
$100,000+22 (10.5%)7 (3.3%)
Total209 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Point

Average earnings in West Point are $49,632 for men and $37,308 for women, a difference of 24.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,813. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,516, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,219.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Point
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$43,813$29,219
College or Associate's Degree$48,977$30,313
Bachelor's Degree$82,500$45,341
Graduate Degree$65,750$83,516
Total$49,632$37,308

Family Income in West Point

Family Income Brackets in West Point

According to the West Point family income data, there are 69 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Point
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00062.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99962.7%
$25,000 to $34,99952.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992611.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994821.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994018.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996931.1%
$150,000 to $199,999146.3%
$200,000+83.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Point

4-person families (37 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in West Point with $124,750 per family, while 4-person families (37 | 16.7%) have the highest median income of $31,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Point
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families99 (44.6%)$62,361
3-Person Families35 (15.8%)$59,063
4-Person Families37 (16.7%)$124,750
5-Person Families51 (23.0%)$97,083
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total222 (100.0%)$87,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Point

The median family income in West Point is $87,333, with families comprising 3+ earners (17) having the highest median family income of $145,625, while families with 1 earner (53) have the lowest median family income of $58,021, accounting for 7.7% and 23.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Point
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners46 (20.7%)$68,750
1 Earner53 (23.9%)$58,021
2 Earners106 (47.7%)$116,000
3+ Earners17 (7.7%)$145,625
Total222 (100.0%)$87,333

Household Income in West Point

Household Income Brackets in West Point

With 88 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Point, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Point
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000338.5%
$10,000 to $14,99982.1%
$15,000 to $24,999318.0%
$25,000 to $34,999328.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994010.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998822.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995213.5%
$100,000 to $149,9997519.4%
$150,000 to $199,999153.9%
$200,000+123.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Point

The median household income in West Point is $59,583, with the highest median household income of $79,688 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 137 households (35.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Point
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years137 (35.5%)$79,688
45 to 64 Years111 (28.8%)$69,375
65+ Years138 (35.7%)$55,417
Total386 (100.0%)$59,583

Poverty in West Point

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Point

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of West Point, 45 to 54 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (29.5%) and 4 females (44.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (39.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)
6 to 11 Years3 (7.1%)3 (21.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (6.0%)4 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years13 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years5 (13.5%)2 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years17 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (11.1%)2 (5.3%)
Total43 (8.8%)32 (8.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Point

According to the poverty statistics in West Point, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (100.0%)14 (60.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (55.6%)
6 to 11 Years39 (92.9%)11 (78.6%)
12 to 14 Years17 (100.0%)25 (86.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years33 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years47 (94.0%)59 (93.6%)
35 to 44 Years66 (100.0%)45 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years31 (70.5%)39 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years32 (86.5%)35 (94.6%)
65 to 74 Years82 (82.8%)54 (100.0%)
75 Years and over16 (88.9%)36 (94.7%)
Total444 (91.2%)366 (92.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Point

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Point show that 2.2% or 4 of the total 180 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.6%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Point
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children83 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (97.8%)4 (2.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Point

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Point
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (23.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (22.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Point

The poverty data for West Point shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 8 of the single-parent households (19.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (4.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Point
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (2.2%)8 (19.1%)

Employment Characteristics in West Point

Employment by Class of Employer in West Point

Among the 387 employed individuals in West Point, private company employees (225 | 58.1%), local government employees (66 | 17.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (30 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Point
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22558.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)307.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)112.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations256.5%
Local Government Employees6617.1%
State Government Employees123.1%
Federal Government Employees184.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total387100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Point

According to the labor force statistics for West Point, out of the total population over 16 years of age (720), 54.3% or 391 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 115 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Point
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years45 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years35 (53.8%)3 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years62 (74.7%)1 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years34 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total391 (54.3%)4 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Point

According to labor force statistics for West Point, 81.0% of individuals (312) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (385) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 113 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Point
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma78 (74.3%)1 (1.3%)
College / Associate Degree121 (82.9%)4 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher113 (87.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (81.0%)5 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Point

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Point are Community & Social Service (40 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (30 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (28 | 7.5%), Management (24 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (15 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Point

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Point, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (93.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Business & Financial16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (15.0%)34 (85.0%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (6.7%)28 (93.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (35.0%)76 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Point are Personal Care & Service (12 | 3.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (5 | 1.3%), Law Enforcement (5 | 1.3%), and Healthcare Support (4 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in West Point

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Point, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (20.6%)27 (79.4%)
Total (Overall)178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Point are Office & Administration (39 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (31 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Point

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Office & Administration6 (15.4%)33 (84.6%)
Total (Category)12 (17.1%)58 (82.9%)
Total (Overall)178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Point are Construction & Extraction (30 | 8.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Point

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Total (Category)55 (93.2%)4 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Point are Production (43 | 11.5%), Transportation (32 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (19 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Point

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15 (34.9%)28 (65.1%)
Transportation32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Total (Category)63 (67.0%)31 (33.0%)
Total (Overall)178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Point

Employment Industries in West Point

The major employment industries in West Point include Manufacturing (56 | 15.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (50 | 13.4%), Construction (47 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (45 | 12.0%), and Educational Services (34 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in West Point

Employment Industries by Sex in West Point

The West Point industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (95.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Educational Services (94.1%), and Information (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Point
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction45 (95.7%)2 (4.3%)
Manufacturing39 (69.6%)17 (30.4%)
Wholesale Trade6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Retail Trade12 (26.7%)33 (73.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (5.9%)32 (94.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (20.0%)40 (80.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Public Administration8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Total178 (47.6%)196 (52.4%)

Education in West Point

School Enrollment in West Point

The most common levels of schooling among the 193 students in West Point are high school (69 | 35.7%), college / undergraduate (43 | 22.3%), and elementary school (32 | 16.6%).
School Enrollment in West Point
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool42.1%
Kindergarten94.7%
Elementary School3216.6%
Middle School3116.1%
High School6935.7%
College / Undergraduate4322.3%
Graduate / Professional52.6%
Total193100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Point

Out of a total of 193 students who are enrolled in schools in West Point, 65 (33.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 128 (66.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Point
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old8 (19.5%)33 (80.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds42 (65.6%)22 (34.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (93.9%)2 (6.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Total128 (66.3%)65 (33.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Point

Business (58 | 30.4%), education (32 | 16.8%), arts & humanities (29 | 15.2%), science & technology (17 | 8.9%), and engineering (14 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 191 individuals in West Point who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Point
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural73.7%
Physical & Health Sciences21.1%
Psychology63.1%
Social Sciences73.7%
Engineering147.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology178.9%
Business5830.4%
Education3216.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts126.3%
Communications73.7%
Arts & Humanities2915.2%
Total191100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Point

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Point

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Point are males with 2 vehicles (91, accounting for 47.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (82, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Point
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle7 (3.7%)23 (11.7%)
2 Vehicles91 (47.6%)82 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles24 (12.6%)32 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles19 (10.0%)21 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles50 (26.2%)34 (17.3%)
Total191 (100.0%)196 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Point

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Point are 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 26.2%), less than 5 minutes (78 commuters, 20.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (63 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in West Point
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7820.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4111.0%
10 to 14 Minutes195.1%
15 to 19 Minutes9826.2%
20 to 24 Minutes267.0%
25 to 29 Minutes154.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6316.8%
35 to 39 Minutes92.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes123.2%
60 to 89 Minutes133.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in West Point

The most common commute times in West Point are 15 to 19 minutes (38 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (60 commuters, 32.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Point
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37 (19.8%)41 (21.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (13.9%)15 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (7.5%)5 (2.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (20.3%)60 (32.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (10.7%)6 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (7.5%)1 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (8.6%)47 (25.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (4.8%)3 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Point

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Point are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (32, 17.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (43, 23.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Point
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (9.1%)16 (8.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (14.4%)21 (11.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (11.8%)32 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM32 (17.1%)43 (23.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (6.4%)27 (14.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (2.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (2.7%)25 (13.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2 (1.1%)7 (3.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (2.1%)4 (2.1%)
Total187 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Point

Occupancy by Ownership in West Point

Of the total 386 dwellings in West Point, owner-occupied units account for 309 (80.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (20.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Point
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30980.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7720.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units386100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Point

Occupancy by Household Size in West Point
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16041.4%
2-Person Household9624.9%
3-Person Household4010.4%
4+ Person Household9023.3%
Total Housing Units386100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Point

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Point
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household106 (66.2%)54 (33.8%)
2-Person Household90 (93.8%)6 (6.2%)
3-Person Household33 (82.5%)7 (17.5%)
4+ Person Household80 (88.9%)10 (11.1%)
Total Housing Units309 (80.0%)77 (20.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Point

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Point
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
High School Diploma86 (68.2%)40 (31.8%)
College/Associate Degree121 (85.2%)21 (14.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Point

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Point
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7720.0%
35 to 44 Years6015.5%
45 to 54 Years5915.3%
55 to 64 Years5213.5%
65 to 74 Years9925.7%
75 to 84 Years205.2%
85 Years and Over194.9%
Total386100.0%

Housing Finances in West Point

Median Income by Occupancy in West Point

Median Income by Occupancy in West Point
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied309 (80.0%)$67,083
Renter-Occupied77 (20.0%)$0
Average386 (100.0%)$59,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Point

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Point
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.6%)19 (24.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)12 (15.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (7.4%)5 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (9.1%)4 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (21.7%)21 (27.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (22.3%)6 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more25 (8.1%)2 (2.6%)
Total309 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Point

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Point
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018 (5.8%)32 (41.6%)
$300 to $49959 (19.1%)6 (7.8%)
$500 to $79976 (24.6%)11 (14.3%)
$800 to $99931 (10.0%)15 (19.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49986 (27.8%)10 (13.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99926 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Point

Housing Structures in West Point

Housing Structures in West Point
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32784.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments20.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments359.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20.5%
10 or more Apartments92.3%
Mobile Home / Other112.9%
Total386100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Point

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Point
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached305 (93.3%)22 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Total309 (80.0%)77 (20.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Point

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Point
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)13 (16.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms73 (23.6%)46 (59.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms148 (47.9%)18 (23.4%)
8 or more Rooms88 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Point

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Point
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas273 (88.3%)37 (48.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity36 (11.7%)40 (51.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Point

Household Vehicle Usage in West Point
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (1.3%)3 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle51 (16.5%)51 (66.2%)
2 Vehicles146 (47.2%)21 (27.3%)
3 or more Vehicles108 (34.9%)2 (2.6%)
Total309 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Point

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Point

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units145164
Median Property Value$141,500$164,800
Median Household Income$57,125$13
Monthly Housing Costs$496$2
Real Estate Taxes$1,809$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Point

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Point
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (6.2%)3 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99922 (15.2%)38 (23.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999104 (71.7%)113 (68.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (4.1%)8 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (2.8%)2 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Point

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Point
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (1.4%)2 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (13.8%)3 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (13.1%)8 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (24.1%)21 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (13.1%)32 (19.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (10.3%)33 (20.1%)
$150,000 or more12 (8.3%)54 (32.9%)
Total145 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Point

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Point
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x71 (49.0%)87,292 (53,226.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x24 (16.6%)93 (56.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (13.8%)26 (15.9%)
4.0x or more28 (19.3%)30 (18.3%)
Total145 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Point

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Point
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80020 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49931 (21.4%)6 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,49993 (64.1%)46 (28.1%)
Total145 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Point
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years90 (90.9%)9 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years72 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total861 (98.7%)11 (1.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Point
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Point
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00094 (95.0%)5 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99996 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999137 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over354 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Point

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Point
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 641 (45.1%)64 (70.3%)
6 to 18 Years39 (25.7%)120 (78.9%)
19 to 25 Years17 (27.4%)48 (77.4%)
25 to 34 Years15 (15.1%)75 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years6 (5.9%)100 (98.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (21.7%)70 (84.3%)
55 to 64 Years19 (25.7%)53 (71.6%)
65 to 74 Years153 (100.0%)96 (62.7%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)43 (76.8%)
Total364 (41.7%)669 (76.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Point

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (8.3%)7 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years20 (14.9%)20 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (38.4%)3 (5.6%)
75 Years and over13 (72.2%)23 (60.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Point

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Point: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (10.4%)2 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (72.2%)9 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Point: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Point: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.2%)7 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years13 (9.7%)10 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.0%)3 (5.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Point: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.2%)15 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (20.2%)3 (5.6%)
75 Years and over7 (38.9%)14 (36.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Point: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.2%)3 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.6%)
75 Years and over2 (11.1%)14 (36.8%)

Technology Access in West Point

Computing Device Access in West Point

Computing Device Access in West Point
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27571.2%
Smartphone31280.8%
Tablet21355.2%
No Computing Device3910.1%
Total386100.0%

Internet Access in West Point

Internet Access in West Point
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26969.7%
Cellular Data Only246.2%
Satellite Internet184.7%
No Internet7519.4%
Total386100.0%

West Point Summary

West Point is a city located in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

West Point was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after the nearby West Point Military Academy in New York. The first post office was established in 1838.
In 1839, the first school was built in West Point. The first church was built in 1841. The first newspaper, the West Point Gazette, was established in 1845.
In 1851, the first railroad line was built through West Point. This allowed the town to become a major shipping center for the surrounding area.
In 1856, the first bank was established in West Point. The first telephone line was installed in 1883.
In 1891, the first electric lights were installed in West Point. The first waterworks were built in 1895.

Geography

West Point is located at 40 45 17 North 91 20 45 West 40 754722 91 345833

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

West Point is a small rural community with a diverse economy. The main industries in the area are agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.
Agriculture is the main industry in West Point. The area is home to several large farms, including the West Point Dairy Farm, which produces milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several factories, including the West Point Manufacturing Company, which produces furniture and other wood products.
Retail is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several stores, including the West Point General Store, which sells a variety of items, including groceries, clothing, and hardware.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,845 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,539.2 people per square mile (595.2/km2). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 672.5 per square mile (259.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Point?
Total Population of West Point is 913.
What is the Total Male Population of West Point?
Total Male Population of West Point is 502.
What is the Total Female Population of West Point?
Total Female Population of West Point is 411.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Point?
There are 122.14 Males per 100 Females in West Point.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Point?
There are 81.87 Females per 100 Males in West Point.
What is the Median Population Age in West Point?
Median Population Age in West Point is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Point
Average Family Size in West Point is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Point
Average Household Size in West Point is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Point?
Per Capita income in West Point is $31,517.
What is the Median Family Income in West Point?
Median Family Income in West Point is $87,333.
What is the Median Household income in West Point?
Median Household Income in West Point is $59,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Point?
Income or Wage Gap in West Point is 32.2%.
Women in West Point earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Point?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Point is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Point?
There are 391 People in the Labor Forcein in West Point.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Point?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in West Point.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Point?
Unemployment Rate in West Point is 1.1%.