West Point, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
West Point is a community in Clay County, Mississippi, home to about 9,900 people spread across 20.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,257 a year, and a typical home is worth about $153,900. About 31.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, West Point ranks number 43 of 420 in population, number 250 in median household income, number 122 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Point typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Columbus AFB, MS | 12.3 mi. | 1,293 |
| 2. | Artesia, MS | 13.1 mi. | 361 |
| 3. | Mississippi State, MS | 13.2 mi. | 4,655 |
| 4. | Starkville, MS | 13.9 mi. | 25,721 |
| 5. | New Hamilton, MS | 15.7 mi. | 480 |
| 6. | Columbus, MS | 15.9 mi. | 23,348 |
| 7. | Aberdeen, MS | 16.4 mi. | 4,890 |
| 8. | Hamilton, MS | 17.3 mi. | 320 |
What is the population of West Point, Mississippi?
West Point has a population of about 9,900 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Point, Mississippi in?
West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in West Point, Mississippi?
The median home value in West Point is about $153,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Point, Mississippi?
The median personal income in West Point is about $26,257 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Point, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Clay County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Point, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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