West Point, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · New Kent County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,439
Population
681/sq mi density
$83,475
Median Income
$38,203 per capita
$256,600
Home Value
$335,691 Zillow
$1,297
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
727 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,475 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,600 home value, $1,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,439
Census 2023
Population Density
681
per square mile
Land Area
6.7
square miles (17.2 km²)
Median Age
43.4 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.3%
Black
10.6%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.6%
Veterans
9.1%
52% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.1%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.0%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.0%
77% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.382
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,439 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 681 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.6% |
| Veterans | 9.1% |
| Disability | 17.1% |
| Health Insurance | 98.0% |
| Uninsured | 2.0% |
| Broadband Access | 78.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.382 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |