West Point, VA Demographics
A map of West Point's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,572 | 75.3% |
Black | 452 | 13.2% |
Multiracial | 180 | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 104 | 3.0% |
Asian | 68 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 1.1% |
West Point, Virginia had a population of 3,414 in 2020. It was 75.3% White, 13.2% Black, 2.0% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% 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 672 places in Virginia, West Point is the 227th 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
2,572 residents of West Point identify as White, or 75.3%. This makes the White share of the population of West Point larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #313 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more White than neighboring King and Queen Court House (53.7% White), Saluda (71.1% White), and King William (73.2% White). West Point is less White than neighboring New Kent (77.7% White), and Urbanna (87.8% White).
West Point's Black Population
452 residents of West Point identify as Black, or 13.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Point slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #236 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Black than neighboring New Kent (10.4% Black), and Urbanna (8.1% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring King and Queen Court House (32.9% Black), Saluda (21.2% Black), and King William (20.3% Black).
West Point's Asian Population
68 residents of West Point identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Point slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #211 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Asian than neighboring King and Queen Court House (0% Asian), New Kent (0.7% Asian), Saluda (0.2% Asian), Urbanna (0.4% Asian), and King William (0.4% Asian).
West Point's Hispanic Population
104 residents of West Point identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Point slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #436 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Urbanna (2% Hispanic), and King William (1.8% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring King and Queen Court House (3.7% Hispanic), New Kent (5.1% Hispanic), and Saluda (3.3% Hispanic).
West Point's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of West Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Kent (0.9% Native American/Other), Saluda (1% Native American/Other), and Urbanna (0.2% Native American/Other). West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring King and Queen Court House (1.2% Native American/Other), and King William (2.2% Native American/Other).
West Point's Multiracial Population
180 residents of West Point identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Point is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring New Kent (5.1% Multiracial), Saluda (3.2% Multiracial), Urbanna (1.4% Multiracial), and King William (2.2% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring King and Queen Court House (8.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.