West Point, KY Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,025, an increase from the 952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 19.1% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 239th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

936 residents of West Point, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. West Point ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 89.7% to 91.3%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Muldraugh (80.8% White), Fort Knox (50.1% White), and Elizabeth (85.7% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Laconia (97.9% White), and Doe Valley (94.2% 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 Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Black than neighboring Muldraugh (6.2% Black), and Fort Knox (15.3% 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 comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Point is less Asian than neighboring Muldraugh (2.2% Asian), and Fort Knox (2.6% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

38 residents of West Point, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.7%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Laconia (0% Hispanic), and Elizabeth (0% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Muldraugh (5.1% Hispanic), Fort Knox (22.7% Hispanic), and Doe Valley (5.2% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of West Point, or 0.2% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laconia (0% Native American/Other), Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), and Doe Valley (0% Native American/Other). West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muldraugh (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Knox (1.8% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

49 residents of West Point, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.8%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Laconia (2.1% Multiracial), and Doe Valley (0.6% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Muldraugh (5.1% Multiracial), Fort Knox (7.5% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (14.3% 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.