West Point, Kentucky
West Point: city in Kentucky, United States
About
West Point is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 797 and a population density of 114 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 875 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1788.
Quick Facts about West Point
| Population | 875 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Postal code | 40177 |
| Phone Area Codes | 502 |
| Area | 6.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9995,-85.9436 |
| Altitude | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1789 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:57:42 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 126 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
West Point is located at 37°59'58"N 85°56'37"W (37.9995200, -85.9435700).
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The population of West Point increased by 8.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 797 | - | census |
| 2011 | 913 | 12.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 896 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 895 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 891 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 865 | -3.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 867 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 869 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 877 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 876 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 875 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,666 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 27,557 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,591 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 27,552 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.1% |
| White only, percent : | 81.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,004 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
West Point zip code is 40177.
County name: Hardin, County
fips: 21093
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,056 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $468 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,273 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,697 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,793 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 404,974 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,629 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,035 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,600 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,595 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 828 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 116 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 240 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,196 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,429.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.28 |
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People born in West Point (1)
racecar driver William Cantrell was born in West Point
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Point, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157827 | Trend Setters' Academy of Beauty Culture-Louisville | Louisville (KY) | 40258 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Point, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to West Point.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (KY) | 40177 |
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Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 30,331 | County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States |
| Radcliff | 22,923 | City in Kentucky |
| Vine Grove | 6,554 | City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Upton | 691 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Sonora | 523 | City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America |