West Point, NY Demographics
A map of West Point's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,009 | 68.2% |
Hispanic | 792 | 10.8% |
Black | 730 | 9.9% |
Asian | 435 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 288 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 87 | 1.2% |
West Point, New York had a population of 7,341 in 2020. It was 68.2% White, 9.9% Black, 5.9% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 1,293 places in New York, West Point is the 265th 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
5,009 residents of West Point identify as White, or 68.2%. This makes the White share of the population of West Point larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #1051 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more White than neighboring Fort Montgomery (68.1% White), and Highland Falls (51.8% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Cornwall-on-Hudson (81.7% White), Cold Spring (85.1% White), and Firthcliffe (74.4% White).
West Point's Black Population
730 residents of West Point identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Black than neighboring Fort Montgomery (5.6% Black), Cornwall-on-Hudson (2.3% Black), Cold Spring (0.5% Black), and Firthcliffe (4.1% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring Highland Falls (13.6% Black).
West Point's Asian Population
435 residents of West Point identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #202 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Asian than neighboring Fort Montgomery (3% Asian), Highland Falls (3% Asian), Cornwall-on-Hudson (1.6% Asian), Cold Spring (2.8% Asian), and Firthcliffe (3.3% Asian).
West Point's Hispanic Population
792 residents of West Point identify as Hispanic, or 10.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Point slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #331 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Cornwall-on-Hudson (9% Hispanic), and Cold Spring (7.2% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Montgomery (17.6% Hispanic), Highland Falls (25.7% Hispanic), and Firthcliffe (13.5% Hispanic).
West Point's Native American/Other Population
87 residents of West Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. 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 New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #171 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Montgomery (1.1% Native American/Other), Cornwall-on-Hudson (0.7% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0.7% Native American/Other), and Firthcliffe (0.7% Native American/Other).
West Point's Multiracial Population
288 residents of West Point identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Point is ranked #466 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Cold Spring (3.8% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Montgomery (4.6% Multiracial), Highland Falls (4.6% Multiracial), Cornwall-on-Hudson (4.7% Multiracial), and Firthcliffe (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.