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West Point, Arkansas

Coordinates: 35°12′12″N 91°36′36″W / 35.20333°N 91.61000°W / 35.20333; -91.61000
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West Point, Arkansas
Location of West Point in White County, Arkansas.
Location of West Point in White County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°12′12″N 91°36′36″W / 35.20333°N 91.61000°W / 35.20333; -91.61000
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyWhite
Area
 • Total0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation220 ft (70 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total170
 • Density395.35/sq mi (152.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72178
Area code501
FIPS code05-74660
GNIS feature ID2406866[2]

West Point is a town in White County, Arkansas, United States.

Geography

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West Point is located along the Little Red River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km2 (0.4 mi2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880123
1900111
19101164.5%
192016239.7%
19301662.5%
1940145−12.7%
1950115−20.7%
196097−15.7%
197018489.7%
198022622.8%
1990146−35.4%
200016412.3%
201018512.8%
2020170−8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 164 people, 65 households, and 44 families residing in the town. The population density was 158.3/km2 (411.9/mi2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 65.6/km2 (170.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.46% White, 3.66% Black or African American, 0.61% Pacific Islander, and 4.27% from two or more races. 6.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 65 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $20,208 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,657. About 26.1% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.1% of those under the age of 18 and 33.3% of those 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Point, Arkansas
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.