West Point, IA

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2023 Population

841

7.89% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AChuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AJoni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

10.2% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.75%

20.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,000

10.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

326

12.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Point, IA had a population of 841 people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $66,000. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Point, IA declined from 913 to 841, a −7.89% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,583 to $66,000, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Point, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.19%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Point, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West Point, IA are U.S. citizens.

Most people in West Point, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Point, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Point, IA is home to a population of 841 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.19% of West Point, IA residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2023, there were 54.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (816 people) in West Point, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of West Point, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Point, IA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Point, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Point, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
816 ± 177
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
15 ± 21.5
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 13

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Point, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Point, IA.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Point, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 West Point, IA residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

1.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

0.657%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2023, 1.19% of West Point, IA residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Point, IA was 0.657%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Point, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
37 ± 33
Vietnam
20 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 16

West Point, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Point, IA employs 326 people. The largest industries in West Point, IA are Manufacturing (57 people), Construction (45 people), and Educational Services (35 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($91,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,469), and Finance & Insurance ($90,469).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

326

2023 Value

± 86

−12.8%

1 Year decline

± 40.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Point, IA declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 374 employees to 326 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Point, IA, are Production Occupations (47 people), Transportation Occupations (39 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (31 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Point, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

326

2023 Value

± 86

−12.8%

1 Year decline

± 40.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Point, IA declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 374 employees to 326 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Point, IA, are Manufacturing (57 people), Construction (45 people), and Educational Services (35 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Point, IA, though some of these residents may live in West Point, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,500

Median earning men ± $12,630

$46,406

Median earning women ± $7,052

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($133,194), Manufacturing ($51,875), and Construction ($44,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,750), and Manufacturing ($46,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

N/AChuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

N/AJoni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, NaNN% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNN% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in West Point, IA have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Point, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in West Point, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,000

Median Household Income

± $19,665

366

Number of Households

± 73

In 2023, the median household income of the 366 households in West Point, IA grew to $66,000 from the previous year's value of $59,583.

The following chart displays the households in West Point, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Point, IA is from West Point, IA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Point, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Other (4.96%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in West Point, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Point, IA have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Point, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Point, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Point, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Point, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Point, IA (55 out of 815 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Point, IA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.9% of the population of West Point, IA has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 19% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 0.752% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, IA see 1762 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.92% increase from the previous year (1603 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1107 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,762 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, IA

Primary care physicians in Lee County, IA see an average of 1,762 patients per year. This represents a 9.92% increase from the previous year (1,603 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lee County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.13%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

19%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

0.752%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Point, IA grew by 148% from 1.26% to 3.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Point, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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