West Point, Iowa
West Point: city in Iowa, USA
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West Point is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 966 and a population density of 613 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 916 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Point
| Population | 916 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area | 1.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7167,-91.4502 |
| Altitude | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:58:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 52656 |
| Density | 581 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
West Point is located at 40°43'0"N 91°27'1"W (40.7167000, -91.4501500).
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Weather
74°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph S
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A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 74.
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According to census records, the population of West Point decreased by 5.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 966 | - | census |
| 2011 | 979 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 971 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 964 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 964 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 967 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 950 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 953 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 937 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 930 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 916 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,578 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,982 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,013 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,811 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 640 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
West Point zip code is 52656.
County name: Lee, County
fips: 19111
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $192,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,500 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $583 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $830 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,302 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 218,499 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,966 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,682 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,289 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 720 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 394 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 634 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,304.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.52 |
People born in West Point (3)
People born in West Point, including politician Gene Fraise, nurse and nursing theorist Imogene King, volleyball player Mikaela Foecke, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Point, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Point, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Point.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (IA) | 52656 |
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Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 10,263 | City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa |
| Keokuk | 10,090 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Donnellson | 846 | Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Montrose | 768 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Houghton | 135 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Franklin | 132 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Saint Paul | 123 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |