West Point is a city in Mississippi with about 9,967 residents. West Point sits in Clay County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $35,055. Homes carry a median value of $119,300, and about 62% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (65.6%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of West Point, Mississippi?
West Point has a population of about 9,967, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Point?
The median home value in West Point is $119,300, and the median gross rent is $678/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Point safe? What is the crime rate?
West Point Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 899 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clay County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in West Point?
West Point has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Point?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near West Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.