West Point: Demographics & People
West Point is home to 3,480 people, in 1,473 households. Population grew 1.2% from 3,439 (2022) to 3,480 (2024). Median age 43.5 years. (2.6y older than King William County; 5.7y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 75% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.34). 68% of households are family-led. County is gaining 918 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 83 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 3,439 (2022) to 3,480 (2024) — about 2.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,521 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,577.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,810 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,439 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,480 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 3,480 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 3,577 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.5y is 4.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,480 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 879 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 332.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,566.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 703 |
| Population under 18 | 879 |
| Median age | 43.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,480 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.34 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,623 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 366 |
| Asian residents | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 226 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 33.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 80.3% |
| Asian population | 1.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 10.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.6% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,599 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 754 |
| Share born in this state | 74.7% |
| Share born in another state | 25.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 106 |
| From Europe | 18 |
| From Africa | 43 |
Households & Family Composition
1,473 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 908 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 819 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 908 |
| Married couples with children | 295 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.34 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 59 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 50 |
| Family households | 1,004 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 68.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,473 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 3.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 918 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 18,790 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,872 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 918 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 268 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 68 residents live in group quarters (2.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 68 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51101 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 101 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | King William |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51101 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | King William County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 373 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51101 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | King William County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 53.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,148 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,480, growing, established, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,480 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | King William County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade