West Point, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clay County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,967
Population
477/sq mi density
$35,055
Median Income
$22,496 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$153,817 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
507
Violent Crime/100K
2,090 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,055 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,967
Census 2023
Population Density
477
per square mile
Land Area
21.1
square miles (54.7 km²)
Median Age
36.8 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 65.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.9%
Black
65.6%
Hispanic
0.1%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.8%
Spanish
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.2%
6% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.6%
23% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.513
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,967 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 477 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.4% |
| Female | 56.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.9% |
| Black or African American | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 12.2% |
| Health Insurance | 89.4% |
| Uninsured | 10.6% |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.513 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |