West Point

County:: Clay County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 20.884
State:: Mississippi

West Point is a city located in Clay County, Mississippi. West Point has a 2025 population of 9,556. It is also the county seat of Clay County. West Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -5.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,091 in 2020.

The average household income in West Point is $51,415 with a poverty rate of 29.3%.The median age in West Point is 36.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Point includes 65.57% Black or African American, 32.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	6,535	65.57%
White	3,280	32.91%
Two or more races	92	0.92%
Asian	60	0.6%

West Point Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Point's average per capita income is $32,727. Household income levels show a median of $35,055. The poverty rate stands at 29.3%.

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	$65,119	-
Families	$39,259	$56,868
Households	$35,055	$51,415
Non Families	$27,118	$40,066

$32,727

Average Income

$35,055

Median Household Income

29.3%

Poverty Rate