West Point Flag

West Point

County:
Hardin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.664
State:
Kentucky

West Point is a city located in Hardin County, Kentucky. West Point has a 2026 population of 888. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -6.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 950 in 2020.

The median household income in West Point is $37,449 with a poverty rate of 32.13%. The median age in West Point is 36.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 128.3 males.

888
Total Population
333
Density (mi²)
-10 -1.11%
Growth

West Point Population

West Point Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026888-10-1.11%
2025898-11-1.21%
2024909-24-2.57%
2023933-12-1.27%
2022945-5-0.53%
202195000%
202095000%
2019880-1-0.11%
201888191.03%
201787230.35%
201686930.35%
2015866-26-2.91%
2014892-4-0.45%
201389600%
2012896-18-1.97%
201191411714.68%
2010932111.19%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 35.5 years

West Point Adults

There are 781 adults, (167 of whom are seniors) in West Point.

Sex Ratio

Female: 449 (43.8%)
Male: 576 (56.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Point includes 91.32% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White93691.32%
Two or more races878.49%
Native American20.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races383.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White93691.32%
Two or more races494.78%
Native American20.2%

West Point Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Point 's average per capita income is $36,691. Household income levels show a median of $37,449. The poverty rate stands at 32.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,000-
Families$57,644$69,840
Households$37,449$54,805
Non Families$18,958$29,395

$36,691

Average Income

$37,449

Median Household Income

32.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)