West Point, UT

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2019 Population

10,615

1.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

31.1

0.955% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

2.9%

16.8% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$92,655

1.45% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$254,500

6.98% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

5,333

6.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, West Point, UT had a population of 10.6k people with a median age of 31.1 and a median household income of $92,655. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Point, UT grew from 10,434 to 10,615, a 1.73% increase and its median household income grew from $91,330 to $92,655, a 1.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Point, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Other (Hispanic) (3.37%), White (Hispanic) (3.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%). 0% of the households in West Point, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in West Point, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in West Point, UT was $254,500, and the homeownership rate was 91.3%. Most people in West Point, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Point, UT was 3 cars per household.

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Diversity

West Point, UT is home to a population of 10.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.4% of West Point, UT residents were born outside of the country (361 people).

In 2019, there were 24.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.94k people) in West Point, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 371 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 358 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Point, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.94k ± 456
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
371 ± 167
Other (Hispanic)
358 ± 378

7.66%

Hispanic Population

813 people

7.66% of the people in West Point, UT are hispanic (813 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

361 people

3.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

407 people

As of 2019, 3.4% of West Point, UT residents (361 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Point, UT was 3.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in West Point, UT was 31.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in West Point, UT are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all West Point, UT residents was 31.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of West Point, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in West Point, UT was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
234 ± 106
Vietnam
168 ± 91
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 49

West Point, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of West Point, UT employs 5.33k people. The largest industries in West Point, UT are Public Administration (859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people), and Educational Services (551 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($99,028), Wholesale Trade ($73,659), and Public Administration ($63,622).

Wages

Median Household Income

$92,655

2019 value

± $6,262

1.45%

1 Year Growth

± 13.3%

Households in West Point, UT have a median annual income of $92,655, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $91,330 in 2018, which represents a 1.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Point, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1253.03

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

2.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Point, UT (308 out of 10.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
257 ± 131
Pacific Islander
51 ± 93
Hispanic
23 ± 98

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Point, UT is White, followed by Pacific Islander and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

5.33k

2019 Value

± 520

6.45%

1 Year growth

± 13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Point, UT grew at a rate of 6.45%, from 5.01k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Point, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (847 people), Management Occupations (478 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (425 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Point, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Point, UT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (847 people), Management Occupations (478 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (425 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Point, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.54 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.52 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Point, UT, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($115,111), Community & Social Service Occupations ($86,406), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($85,205).

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.33k

2019 Value

± 520

6.45%

1 Year growth

± 13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Point, UT grew at a rate of 6.45%, from 5.01k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Point, UT, are Public Administration (859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people), and Educational Services (551 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Point, UT, though some of these residents may live in West Point, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Point, UT, by number of employees, are Public Administration (859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people), and Educational Services (551 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Point, UT has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.49 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.31 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Point, UT, by median earnings, are Information ($99,028), Wholesale Trade ($73,659), and Public Administration ($63,622).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Point, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah

58.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sevier County, UT
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

US Representatives from Utah

Utah 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 Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Point, UT was $254,500 in 2019, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $237,900 to $254,500, a 6.98% increase. The homeownership rate in West Point, UT is 91.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Point, UT have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Point, UT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$254,500

2019 Median

± $16,634

$237,900

2018 Median

± $12,731

In 2019, the median property value in West Point, UT grew to to $254,500 from the previous year's value of $237,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Point, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Point, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$92,655

Median Household Income

± $6,262

2.88k

Number of Households

± 349

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.88k households in West Point, UT grew to $92,655 from the previous year's value of $91,330.

The following chart displays the households in West Point, UT 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Point, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Point, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

91.3%

2019 Homeownership

92.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 91.3% of the housing units in West Point, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 92.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Point, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Point, UT have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in West Point, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (8.52%)
Worked At Home (5.19%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in West Point, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.52%) and those who worked at home (5.19%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Point, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Point, UT have 3 cars, followed by 2 cars.

Health

95.6% of the population of West Point, UT has health coverage, with 70.1% on employee plans, 4.67% on Medicaid, 4.94% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see 2081 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2107 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1457 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 462 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Davis County, UT.

2,081 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davis County, UT

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see an average of 2,081 patients per year. This represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2,107 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.36%

Uninsured

70.1%

Employer Coverage

4.67%

Medicaid

4.94%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Point, UT declined by 20.5% from 5.48% to 4.36%.

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