West Point, AR Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Arkansas has an estimated population of 93, a dramatic decrease from the 170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 29.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas 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 27.6% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 525th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

66 residents of West Point, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. West Point ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 84.7% to 71.0%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Kensett (51.4% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Judsonia (84.6% White), Griffithville (92.4% White), Higginson (75.3% White), and Bald Knob (83.3% White).

West Point's Black Population

27 residents of West Point, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 3.5% to 29.0%.

West Point is more Black than neighboring Kensett (22.9% Black), Judsonia (0.8% Black), Griffithville (0% Black), Higginson (1.7% Black), and Bald Knob (1.7% 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 Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Point is less Asian than neighboring Higginson (0.1% Asian), and Bald Knob (1% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensett (15.8% Hispanic), Judsonia (4.7% Hispanic), Griffithville (6% Hispanic), Higginson (6.8% Hispanic), and Bald Knob (8.7% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Point, or 0.0% 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 Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Judsonia (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bald Knob (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensett (9.9% Multiracial), Judsonia (9.6% Multiracial), Griffithville (1.6% Multiracial), Higginson (16.1% Multiracial), and Bald Knob (4.9% 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.