West Point, IA Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Iowa has an estimated population of 840, a decrease from the 921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa 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 7.8% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 332nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

788 residents of West Point, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. West Point ranks 186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 96.0% to 93.8%.

West Point is less White than neighboring Franklin (97.3% White), St. Paul (100% White), Denmark (97.6% White), Lowell (100% White), and Donnellson (96.1% 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 slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 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 Donnellson (2.4% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

12 residents of West Point, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

West Point is more Asian than neighboring Franklin (0% Asian), St. Paul (0% Asian), Denmark (0% Asian), Lowell (0% Asian), and Donnellson (0% 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 Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Denmark (2.4% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of West Point, or 2.5% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.5%.

West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0% Native American/Other), St. Paul (0% Native American/Other), Denmark (0% Native American/Other), Lowell (0% Native American/Other), and Donnellson (0% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

19 residents of West Point, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 535th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Paul (0% Multiracial), Denmark (0% Multiracial), Lowell (0% Multiracial), and Donnellson (1.4% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (2.7% 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.