West Point, GA Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,403, a decrease from the 3,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% Black, 26.7% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia 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 55.8% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 224th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

910 residents of West Point, or 26.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. West Point ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 37.3% to 26.7%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Lanett (18.5% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Valley (53% White), Huguley (82.4% White), LaGrange (36.5% White), and Fredonia (61.4% White).

West Point's Black Population

2,393 residents of West Point, or 70.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 54.9% to 70.3%.

West Point is more Black than neighboring Lanett (68.4% Black), Valley (37% Black), Huguley (15.8% Black), LaGrange (50.9% Black), and Fredonia (38.6% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

9 residents of West Point, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

West Point is more Asian than neighboring Huguley (0% Asian), and Fredonia (0% Asian). West Point is less Asian than neighboring Valley (0.4% Asian), and LaGrange (3.7% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

31 residents of West Point, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 525th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.9%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Huguley (0% Hispanic), and Fredonia (0% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Lanett (7.9% Hispanic), Valley (5.6% Hispanic), and LaGrange (6.2% 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 Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 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 0.8% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lanett (0.1% Native American/Other), Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), and LaGrange (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

60 residents of West Point, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Fredonia (0% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Lanett (4.8% Multiracial), Valley (3.5% Multiracial), Huguley (1.9% Multiracial), and LaGrange (2.5% 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.