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West Point, MS
City in Clay County, Mississippi.
Population
9,900
Land area
20.9sq mi
People per sq mi
474
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 7.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $38,064 a year, 33% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (9% below Mississippi) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for West Point, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,064
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (293), German Americans (219), Italian Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,187
6,482 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,475 per person
How people get to work
West Point, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.5%
U.S. 33.3% +16.2 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Mississippi StateCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ArtesiaTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| StarkvilleCity | 14 mi | 27.8 |
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 16 mi | 25.1 |
| PhebaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| AberdeenCity | 17 mi | 12.1 |
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| CaledoniaTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| LongviewCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| CrawfordTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
| ManteeVillage | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| MabenTown | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 26 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, MS in?
- West Point is in Clay County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of West Point, MS?
- About 9,900 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Columbus AFB (13 mi), Mississippi State (13 mi), Artesia (13 mi), Starkville (14 mi), New Hamilton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023