West Point, Nebraska
West Point: city in Nebraska, USA.
About
West Point is a city located in the county of Cuming in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,364 and a population density of 469 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,237 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about West Point
| Population | 3,237 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Cuming County |
| Postal code | 68788 |
| Phone Area Codes | 402 |
| Area | 7.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8417,-96.7086 |
| Altitude | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Capital city | West Point is capital of Cuming County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:28:21 (11th November 2026) |
| Density | 451 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Cuming County Nebraska Incorporated and Unincorporated areas West Point Highlighted locator map image
Geography
West Point is located at 41°50'30"N 96°42'31"W (41.8416700, -96.7086400).
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Weather
58°F
Sunny
10 to 20 mph NNW
Veterans Day
Sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
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According to census records, the population of West Point decreased by 3.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,364 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,364 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,345 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,322 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,328 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,346 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,300 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,308 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,318 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,283 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,237 | -1.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,733 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,698 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,301 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,644 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.8% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 717 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
West Point zip code is 68788.
County name: Cuming, County
fips: 31039
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $878 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $626 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,552 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,104 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,663 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 258,345 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,114 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,091 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,968 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 627 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,704.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.07 |
People born in West Point (7)
People born in West Point, including politician Richard C. Hunter, politician, incumbent Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, television anchor Bob "Hoolihan" Wells, .
More notable people
- Martin E. Marty (American historian of religion, educator, author, and theologian) he was born in 05/02/1928
- Jim Kane (American baseball player) he was born in 02/02/1937
- Joe Wostoupal (American football player (1903-1966)) he was born in 01/01/1903
- Eldon Johnson (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1930
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Point, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181419 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy (NE) | 68039-0428 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Point, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Point.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (NE) | 68788 |
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Distance to Other Cities
West Point distances to largest Nebraska cities