West Point, MS Profile
West Point, MS, population 11,166, is located
in Mississippi's Clay county,
about 106.7 miles from Birmingham and 127.0 miles from Jackson.
Through the 90's West Point's population has grown by about 43%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Point has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 West Point's population has declined by about 3%.
West Point's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
Mississippi's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Point tend to be higher than Mississippi's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 43% |
| African American | 56% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 12,145 | N/A |
| 2001 | 11,982 | -1.34% |
| 2002 | 11,983 | 0.01% |
| 2003 | 11,668 | -2.63% |
| 2004 | 11,653 | -0.13% |
| 2005 | 11,495 | -1.36% |
| 2006 | 11,384 | -0.97% |
| 2007 | 11,284 | -0.88% |
| 2008 | 11,172 | -0.99% |
| 2009 | 11,166 | -0.05% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $26,404 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 443 |
| 2002 | 514 |
| 2003 | 515 |
| 2004 | 393 |
| 2005 | 362 |
| 2006 | 269 |
| 2007 | 315 |
| 2008 | 319 |
| 2009 | 268 |
| 2010 | 487 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
1 | 11 | 20 | 22 |
| 2002 |
0 | 12 | 20 | 31 |
| 2003 |
2 | 16 | 12 | 32 |
| 2004 |
1 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 2005 |
1 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 2006 |
0 | 4 | 9 | 18 |
| 2007 |
2 | 4 | 14 | 16 |
| 2008 |
0 | 6 | 9 | 21 |
| 2009 |
0 | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| 2010 |
0 | 10 | 16 | 28 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,926 |
| 2002 | 3,197 |
| 2003 | 3,982 |
| 2004 | 4,478 |
| 2005 | 3,602 |
| 2006 | 3,536 |
| 2007 | 3,245 |
| 2008 | 3,333 |
| 2009 | 2,401 |
| 2010 | 2,870 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
184 |
295 |
0 |
| 2002 |
142 |
246 |
4 |
| 2003 |
166 |
312 |
1 |
| 2004 |
191 |
343 |
1 |
| 2005 |
148 |
280 |
0 |
| 2006 |
153 |
253 |
2 |
| 2007 |
122 |
249 |
0 |
| 2008 |
101 |
274 |
1 |
| 2009 |
62 |
206 |
1 |
| 2010 |
77 |
241 |
0 |
Location
| Elevation | 240 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.8 Square Miles |
