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West Point, MS

Clay CountyElev. 68 m
Population
9,967
Median home
$119,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About West Point

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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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,967
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$35,055
Per-capita income
$22,496
Poverty rate
29.3%
High-school grad or higher
80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Unemployment
10.4%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Black65.6%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.8%
Sales & office25.6%
Production, transportation & material moving22.3%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$119,300
Median gross rent
$678/mo
Owner-occupied
61.6%
Median year built
1975
Households
4,163
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

West Point has 7 public schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading6%
Math8%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 812
WEST POINT VOC COMPHighGrades 912
FIFTH STREET SCHOOLMiddleGrades 57
CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 12
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 34
WEST POINT LEARNING CENTEROtherGrades 312

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime133% above national
West Point899
Mississippi213
United States386
140% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime20% below national
West Point1,564
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
45% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Point Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Clay County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Point is in Clay County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Point sits in Clay County. Elevation ~68 m.

Map of West Point
West Point, MS
Where West Point is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jordan, Moses, HouseAnderson, Dewitt, HouseJordan, Charles R., HouseTibbee SchoolMathews, Nathan, House and Mathews Cotton GinPolice Station (Old Post Office)Holmes, Mary, Junior College Historic DistrictTibbee Bridge
Notable people from West Point
Howlin' WolfLarry SemonBarrett StrongFloyd HeardZora YoungDewayne JeffersonLouis R. HarlanTom GoodePaul V. HesterJohnny Green
People searches in West Point
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Nearby cities
Starkville (14 mi)Columbus (16 mi)Tupelo (46 mi)Grenada (67 mi)Oxford (72 mi)Booneville (73 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Point, MS (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Point, Mississippi.

John F Bush Sr, 61
West Point · Clay County · 39773
AKA John F Brown, John Bush
James Edward Walker, 63
West Point · Clay County · 39773
AKA Old Joe Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

West Point — frequently asked

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.
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