West Point, AL Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Alabama has an estimated population of 543, a decrease from the 584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Point has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Point, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 411th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. 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 was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

504 residents of West Point, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. West Point ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 91.4% to 92.8%.

West Point is more White than neighboring South Vinemont (77.9% White), Cullman (88.7% White), Falkville (80.6% White), and Good Hope (85.4% White). West Point is less White than neighboring East Point (100% White).

West Point's Black Population

0 residents of West Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Point is less Black than neighboring Cullman (0.6% Black), Falkville (4.4% Black), and Good Hope (2.3% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

0 residents of West Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Asian than neighboring Cullman (0.3% Asian), and Falkville (6% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

11 residents of West Point, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.0%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Falkville (0.6% Hispanic), and East Point (0% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring South Vinemont (18.6% Hispanic), Cullman (3.3% Hispanic), and Good Hope (9.8% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of West Point, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Vinemont (0% Native American/Other), Cullman (0% Native American/Other), Falkville (0.2% Native American/Other), Good Hope (0% Native American/Other), and East Point (0% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

20 residents of West Point, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring South Vinemont (3.5% Multiracial), Good Hope (2.5% Multiracial), and East Point (0% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Cullman (7.1% Multiracial), and Falkville (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.