West Point, NE Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

West Point, Nebraska has an estimated population of 3,471, a less than 1% change from the 3,500 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 25.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nebraska 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 39.7% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 44th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

2,597 residents of West Point, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. West Point ranks 544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 73.8% to 74.8%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Dodge (67.9% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Beemer (88.6% White), Snyder (93.9% White), Scribner (84.6% White), and Bancroft (89.2% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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'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 Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 Beemer (2.2% Asian), and Scribner (0.6% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

874 residents of West Point, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 24.1% to 25.2%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Beemer (6.5% Hispanic), Snyder (4.8% Hispanic), Scribner (9.7% Hispanic), and Bancroft (1.7% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Dodge (25.6% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 Beemer (0.8% Native American/Other), Snyder (0.7% Native American/Other), Scribner (1.1% Native American/Other), Dodge (3.4% Native American/Other), and Bancroft (4.9% 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 Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 1.1% to 0.0%.

West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Beemer (1.9% Multiracial), Snyder (0.7% Multiracial), Scribner (4.1% Multiracial), Dodge (3.1% Multiracial), and Bancroft (4.2% 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.