West Point, MS Demographics
A map of West Point's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 6,275 | 62.1% |
White | 3,469 | 34.3% |
Multiracial | 179 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 90 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 51 | 0.5% |
Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
West Point, Mississippi had a population of 10,105 in 2020. It was 34.3% White, 62.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is the 42nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Point's White Population
3,469 residents of West Point identify as White, or 34.3%. This makes the White share of the population of West Point considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #282 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more White than neighboring Artesia (10.9% White), and Aberdeen (25.1% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Mississippi State (71% White), Columbus AFB (70.3% White), and Starkville (55.4% White).
West Point's Black Population
6,275 residents of West Point identify as Black, or 62.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Point considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #126 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Black than neighboring Mississippi State (20% Black), Columbus AFB (7.5% Black), and Starkville (34.3% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring Artesia (84.9% Black), and Aberdeen (70.6% Black).
West Point's Asian Population
41 residents of West Point identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Asian than neighboring Artesia (0.3% Asian), and Aberdeen (0.3% Asian). West Point is less Asian than neighboring Mississippi State (1.8% Asian), Columbus AFB (5.2% Asian), and Starkville (4.3% Asian).
West Point's Hispanic Population
90 residents of West Point identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (3.6% Hispanic), Mississippi State (3.6% Hispanic), Columbus AFB (9.3% Hispanic), Starkville (2.8% Hispanic), and Aberdeen (1.1% Hispanic).
West Point's Native American/Other Population
51 residents of West Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Artesia (0.3% Native American/Other), Starkville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Aberdeen (0.4% Native American/Other). West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mississippi State (3% Native American/Other), and Columbus AFB (1.2% Native American/Other).
West Point's Multiracial Population
179 residents of West Point identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Point is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (0% Multiracial), and Mississippi State (0.5% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus AFB (6.4% Multiracial), Starkville (2.8% Multiracial), and Aberdeen (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.