West Point, MS Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	6,658	6,275	67.3%	62.1%
White	3,067	3,469	31.0%	34.3%
Multiracial	156	179	1.6%	1.8%
Hispanic	12	90	0.1%	0.9%
Asian	7	41	0.1%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	51	0.0%	0.5%

West Point, Mississippi has an estimated population of 9,900, a slight decrease from the 10,105 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% Black, 31.0% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 49.6% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 43rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

3,067 residents of West Point, or 31.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. West Point ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 34.3% to 31.0%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Artesia (5.5% White), and Aberdeen (28.9% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Mississippi State (67.2% White), Columbus AFB (73.2% White), and Starkville (52.7% White).

West Point's Black Population

6,658 residents of West Point, or 67.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 62.1% to 67.3%.

West Point is more Black than neighboring Mississippi State (24.1% Black), Columbus AFB (0.4% Black), and Starkville (36% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring Artesia (94.5% Black), and Aberdeen (69.4% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

7 residents of West Point, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Point is more Asian than neighboring Artesia (0% Asian), and Aberdeen (0% Asian). West Point is less Asian than neighboring Mississippi State (3% Asian), Columbus AFB (3.8% Asian), and Starkville (4.6% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

12 residents of West Point, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (0% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Mississippi State (1.6% Hispanic), Columbus AFB (12.6% Hispanic), Starkville (3.8% Hispanic), and Aberdeen (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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mississippi State (0.5% Native American/Other), Columbus AFB (3.9% Native American/Other), Starkville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Aberdeen (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

156 residents of West Point, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (0% Multiracial), and Aberdeen (1.3% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Mississippi State (3.7% Multiracial), Columbus AFB (6.2% Multiracial), and Starkville (2.3% 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.