West Point, IN Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Indiana has an estimated population of 189, a dramatic decrease from the 318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 14.9% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 736th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 534th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

189 residents of West Point, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. West Point ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. White residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 92.1% to 100.0%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Shadeland (85.7% White), and West Lafayette (65.3% 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 Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Shadeland (0.9% Black), and West Lafayette (3.5% 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 slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Asian than neighboring Shadeland (1.7% Asian), and West Lafayette (21.9% 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 Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 3.1% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Shadeland (7.4% Hispanic), and West Lafayette (5.5% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Lafayette (0.4% 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 Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 3.1% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Shadeland (4.2% Multiracial), and West Lafayette (3.5% 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.