West Point, Illinois
West Point: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
West Point is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 178 and a population density of 1,047 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 165 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Point
| Population : | 165 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Area : | 0.17 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:46:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62380 |
| Density : | 971 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Point is located at 37°53'56"N 89°37'19"W (37.8989400, -89.6220400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Point decreased by 7.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 178 | - | census |
| 2011 | 182 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 181 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 178 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 176 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 175 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 175 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 170 | -2.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 169 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 168 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 165 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,401 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,469 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,382 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,469 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 56.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 670 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
West Point zip code is 62380.
County name: Hancock, County
fips: 17067
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $721,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,462 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,545 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,684 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.98 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,316 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,522 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,764 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,081 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $88,413 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 967 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 335 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 887 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 401.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.13 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $335,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,936 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $484 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,515 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,632 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,539 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,311 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,001 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 40,501 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,548 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,942 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,264 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,159 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 625 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 506 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,115 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,122 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,417.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.71 |
Schools in West Point
College & universities near West Point, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Point, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near West Point
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hill Post Office | Campbell Hill (IL) | 62916 |
| Rockwood Post Office | Rockwood (IL) | 62280 |
| Willisvill Post Office | Willisville (IL) | 62997 |
| Ava Post Office | Ava (IL) | 62907 |
| Percy Post Office | Percy (IL) | 62272 |
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Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Murphysboro | 7,384 | Town in Illinois |
| De Soto | 1,503 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elkville | 864 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sand Ridge | 761 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pomona | 755 | Township of Illinois |
| Harrison | 639 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Ava | 610 | City in Illinois |
| Grand Tower | 560 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Makanda | 529 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dowell | 385 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Campbell Hill | 310 | Town |
| Vergennes | 279 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Gorham | 219 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States |
| Degognia | 141 | Township in Jackson County, Illinois |
