West Point, NY Demographics

A map of West Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,395	5,009	69.2%	68.2%
Hispanic	732	792	11.5%	10.8%
Multiracial	492	288	7.7%	3.9%
Black	476	730	7.5%	9.9%
Asian	229	435	3.6%	5.9%
Native American/Other	25	87	0.4%	1.2%

West Point, New York has an estimated population of 6,349, a large decrease from the 7,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 7.5% Black, 3.6% Asian, and 0.4% 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 New York 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 50.8% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Point is ranked the 306th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Point's White Population

4,395 residents of West Point, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Point ranks 1052nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 68.2% to 69.2%.

West Point is more White than neighboring Fort Montgomery (44.5% White), and Highland Falls (58.1% White). West Point is less White than neighboring Cornwall-on-Hudson (79.3% White), Cold Spring (84.1% White), and Firthcliffe (74.6% White).

West Point's Black Population

476 residents of West Point, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 9.9% to 7.5%.

West Point is more Black than neighboring Cornwall-on-Hudson (0% Black), Cold Spring (0.9% Black), and Firthcliffe (4.6% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring Fort Montgomery (8.2% Black), and Highland Falls (10.2% Black).

West Point's Asian Population

229 residents of West Point, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.6%.

West Point is more Asian than neighboring Highland Falls (2.5% Asian), Cornwall-on-Hudson (1.4% Asian), and Cold Spring (2.1% Asian). West Point is less Asian than neighboring Fort Montgomery (5.7% Asian), and Firthcliffe (4.2% Asian).

West Point's Hispanic Population

732 residents of West Point, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 10.8% to 11.5%.

West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Cold Spring (8.1% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Montgomery (39.2% Hispanic), Highland Falls (23.8% Hispanic), Cornwall-on-Hudson (14.9% Hispanic), and Firthcliffe (11.9% Hispanic).

West Point's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of West Point, or 0.4% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cornwall-on-Hudson (0% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0% Native American/Other), and Firthcliffe (0.3% Native American/Other). West Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Montgomery (1.8% Native American/Other), and Highland Falls (1.1% Native American/Other).

West Point's Multiracial Population

492 residents of West Point, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 474th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.7%.

West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Montgomery (0.5% Multiracial), Highland Falls (4.3% Multiracial), Cornwall-on-Hudson (4.4% Multiracial), Cold Spring (4.8% Multiracial), and Firthcliffe (4.4% 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.