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West Point, VA
Town in King William County, Virginia.
Population
3,480
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
689
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 3.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,785 a year, 15% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,800 (25% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,225 a month.
Local data for West Point, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,785
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,225/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Irish Americans (229), Polish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King William County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,619
4,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $7,226 per person
How people get to work
West Point, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
64
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| King and Queen Court HouseCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| New KentCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| SaludaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| UrbannaTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| King WilliamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 19 mi | 8.9 |
| WeemsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Charles CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| IrvingtonTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Central GarageCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| White StoneTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.4 |
| LancasterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| ClaremontTown | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| DeltavilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, VA in?
- West Point is in King William County, Virginia.
- What is the population of West Point, VA?
- About 3,480 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include King and Queen Court House (9.4 mi), New Kent (11 mi), Saluda (12 mi), Urbanna (14 mi), King William (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023