West Point, CA Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, California has an estimated population of 909, a dramatic increase from the 688 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% White, 38.1% Hispanic, 16.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 California 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 44.9% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 1088th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 1161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

413 residents of West Point, or 45.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Point ranks 501st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 72.5% to 45.4%.

West Point is less White than neighboring Buckhorn (79% White), Pioneer (73.1% White), Red Corral (63.7% White), Amador Pines (87% White), and Rail Road Flat (84.5% 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 lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 1307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 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 Buckhorn (0.5% 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 significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 1236th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Asian than neighboring Buckhorn (2% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

346 residents of West Point, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 1169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 327.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 11.8% to 38.1%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Buckhorn (12.4% Hispanic), Pioneer (21.1% Hispanic), Red Corral (30.2% Hispanic), Amador Pines (3.8% Hispanic), and Rail Road Flat (4.8% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

150 residents of West Point, or 16.5% 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 significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 154.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 8.6% to 16.5%.

West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckhorn (0.3% Native American/Other), Pioneer (5.6% Native American/Other), Red Corral (0% Native American/Other), Amador Pines (3.4% Native American/Other), and Rail Road Flat (7.2% 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 slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 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 6.3% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckhorn (5.7% Multiracial), Pioneer (0.2% Multiracial), Red Corral (6.1% Multiracial), Amador Pines (5.8% Multiracial), and Rail Road Flat (3.4% 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.