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West Point, CA
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California.
Population
909
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
234
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- The median household income is $70,594, 29% below the California median of $99,122.
- Median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for West Point, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,594
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
46.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Mexican Americans (92), Irish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
How people get to work
West Point, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle6.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 46.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.9 |
| Red CorralCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| WilseyvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 7.7 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.6 |
| VolcanoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| Rail Road FlatCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 17.4 |
| Amador PinesCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.5 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| JacksonCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Mountain RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| FiddletownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Sutter CreekCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, CA in?
- West Point is in Calaveras County, California.
- What is the population of West Point, CA?
- About 909 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Pioneer (3 mi), Red Corral (3.3 mi), Buckhorn (3.4 mi), Wilseyville (3.9 mi), Glencoe (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023