West Point, Virginia

Quick Statistics

West Point is a community in King William County, Virginia, home to about 3,480 people spread across 5.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $39,930 a year, and a typical home is worth about $286,800. About 37.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.

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3,480
Total Population
▲ up 5% since 2012
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5.05 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$39,930
Median Personal Income
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$286,800
Median Home Value
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37.3%
College Educated
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93.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.5 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, West Point ranks number 229 of 681 in population, number 260 in median household income, number 273 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 88°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 8 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near West Point
# Town Distance Population
1.King and Queen Court House, VA8.8 mi.43
2.New Kent, VA10.5 mi.801
3.Saluda, VA12.0 mi.615
4.Urbanna, VA13.8 mi.495
5.King William, VA15.4 mi.85
6.Gloucester Courthouse, VA18.4 mi.3,336
7.Charles City, VA20.1 mi.64
8.Williamsburg, VA20.2 mi.15,798
Frequently Asked Questions About West Point

What is the population of West Point, Virginia?
West Point has a population of about 3,480 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is West Point, Virginia in?
West Point is located in King William County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in West Point, Virginia?
The median home value in West Point is about $286,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in West Point, Virginia?
The median personal income in West Point is about $39,930 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near West Point, Virginia?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded in King William County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in West Point, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 8 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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