West Point, VA Demographics
A map of West Point's Population by Race
West Point, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,480, a slight increase from the 3,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 10.5% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 41.1% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Point is ranked the 229th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Point's White Population
2,595 residents of West Point, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Point is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. West Point ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 75.3% to 74.6%.
West Point is more White than neighboring King and Queen Court House (23.3% White), and Saluda (57.7% White). West Point is less White than neighboring New Kent (85.3% White), Urbanna (80.8% White), and King William (100% White).
West Point's Black Population
366 residents of West Point, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Point is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. West Point ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 13.2% to 10.5%.
West Point is more Black than neighboring New Kent (6% Black), and King William (0% Black). West Point is less Black than neighboring King and Queen Court House (44.2% Black), Saluda (27.3% Black), and Urbanna (17% Black).
West Point's Asian Population
43 residents of West Point, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Point is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. West Point ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.
West Point is more Asian than neighboring Saluda (0% Asian), Urbanna (1% Asian), and King William (0% Asian). West Point is less Asian than neighboring King and Queen Court House (11.6% Asian), and New Kent (1.6% Asian).
West Point's Hispanic Population
313 residents of West Point, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. West Point ranks 436th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 201.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Point's population has increased from 3.0% to 9.0%.
West Point is more Hispanic than neighboring King and Queen Court House (0% Hispanic), New Kent (5% Hispanic), Urbanna (1.2% Hispanic), and King William (0% Hispanic). West Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Saluda (13% Hispanic).
West Point's Native American/Other Population
24 residents of West Point, or 0.7% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Point ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
West Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring King and Queen Court House (0% Native American/Other), New Kent (0% Native American/Other), Saluda (0% Native American/Other), Urbanna (0% Native American/Other), and King William (0% Native American/Other).
West Point's Multiracial Population
139 residents of West Point, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Point is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Point ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Point's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.0%.
West Point is more Multiracial than neighboring New Kent (2.1% Multiracial), Saluda (2% Multiracial), Urbanna (0% Multiracial), and King William (0% Multiracial). West Point is less Multiracial than neighboring King and Queen Court House (20.9% 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.