West Point, KY

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2023 Population
1,131
5.41% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.4
2.48% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
28.4%
2.96% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$37,260
7.16% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$68,200
11.2% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
435
4.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Point, KY had a population of 1.13k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $37,260. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Point, KY grew from 1,073 to 1,131, a 5.41% increase and its median household income grew from $34,769 to $37,260, a 7.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Point, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), White (Hispanic) (0.265%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.265%).

None of the households in West Point, KY 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, KY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Point, KY was $68,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in West Point, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Point, KY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

West Point, KY is home to a population of 1.13k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of West Point, KY residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.04k people) in West Point, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45 Two+ (Hispanic) and 40 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

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

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Point, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.04k ± 180
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    45 ± 62.4
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    40 ± 30.9
4.24%
Hispanic Population
48 people

In 2023, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.04k people) in West Point, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45 Two+ (Hispanic) and 40 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.24% of the people in West Point, KY are hispanic (48 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    28,651 ± 4,142 people
  2. Cuba
    14,970 ± 2,999 people
  3. India
    12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    44 ± 62
  2. Vietnam
    42 ± 33
  3. Korea
    10 ± 17

West Point, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Point, KY employs 435 people. The largest industries in West Point, KY are Retail Trade (84 people), Manufacturing (74 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (59 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($80,114), Manufacturing ($49,375), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($42,188).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

435
2023 Value
± 126
4.07%
1 Year growth
± 39.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Point, KY grew at a rate of 4.07%, from 418 employees to 435 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Point, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (94 people), Production Occupations (91 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (42 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Point, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

435
2023 Value
± 126
4.07%
1 Year growth
± 39.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Point, KY grew at a rate of 4.07%, from 418 employees to 435 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Point, KY, are Retail Trade (84 people), Manufacturing (74 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (59 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Point, KY, though some of these residents may live in West Point, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,357
Median earning men ± $7,829
$26,964
Median earning women ± $23,297

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($80,710), Manufacturing ($48,854), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,536).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($51,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,045), and Retail Trade ($6,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

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 Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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 Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Point, KY was $68,200 in 2023, which is 0.225 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $76,800 to $68,200, a 11.2% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Point, KY is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Point, KY have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Point, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$68,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$41,414
$293
Median Property Taxes
±$74

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Point, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

64.8%
Homeownership
2023
53%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 64.8% of the housing units in West Point, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 1
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$37,260
Median Household Income
± $12,922
452
Number of Households
± 102

In 2023, the median household income of the 452 households in West Point, KY grew to $37,260 from the previous year's value of $34,769.

The following chart displays the households in West Point, KY 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 $10k - $15k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Point, KY is from Kentucky.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (84.3%)
  2. Carpooled (5.52%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.75%)

In 2023, 84.3% of workers in West Point, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.52%) and those who worked at home (3.75%).

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Commute Time

28.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Point, KY have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.688% of the workforce in West Point, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

28.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Point, KY (320 out of 1.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Point, KY is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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Health

96% of the population of West Point, KY has health coverage, with 33.2% on employee plans, 39.5% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hardin County, KY see 1686 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.81% increase from the previous year (1656 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1105 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,686 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hardin County, KY

Primary care physicians in Hardin County, KY see an average of 1,686 patients per year. This represents a 1.81% increase from the previous year (1,656 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.1% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.8% were men and 42.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.04%
Uninsured
33.2%
Employer Coverage
39.5%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
9.61%
Non-Group
1.08%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Point, KY grew by 7.14% from 3.77% to 4.04%.

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