West Point, IL Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Illinois has an estimated population of 201, a dramatic increase from the 140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.5% White, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 1.4% in 2020 and 2.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 1204th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 1289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

198 residents of West Point, or 98.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Point ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 99.3% to 98.5%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Basco (98.3% White), Loraine (94.4% White), Bowen (90.9% White), and Elvaston (88.3% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Bentley (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 considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

West Point is less Black than neighboring Loraine (2.3% Black), and Elvaston (6.1% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

2 residents of West Point, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

West Point is more Asian than neighboring Basco (0% Asian), Loraine (0% Asian), Bentley (0% Asian), Bowen (0% Asian), and Elvaston (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 significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 1319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 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 Loraine (1.2% Hispanic), and Bowen (0.2% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loraine (0.3% Native American/Other), and Elvaston (0.6% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

1 residents of West Point, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 1438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Bentley (0% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Basco (1.7% Multiracial), Loraine (1.8% Multiracial), Bowen (8.9% Multiracial), and Elvaston (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.