West Point, Alabama Explained

Official Name:West Point, Alabama
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cullman
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Gerald Schafer
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:October 15, 1977[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:10.036
Area Land Km2:9.966
Area Water Km2:0.071
Area Total Sq Mi:3.875
Area Land Sq Mi:3.848
Area Water Sq Mi:0.027
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:624
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:584
Population Density Km2:66.08
Population Density Sq Mi:171.1
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:280
Elevation Ft:919
Coordinates:34.2386°N -86.9592°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:35179
Area Code:256 and 938
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:01-81528
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0128791

West Point is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census.[3] West Point was incorporated on October 15, 1977.[4]

Geography

West Point is located in northwest Cullman County at 34.2386°N -86.9592°W (34.2387103, -86.9591727).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.875sqmi, of which 3.848sqmi is land and 0.027sqmi, is water.[2]

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 584 people, 240 households, and 186 families residing in the town.[6] There were 247 housing units.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 295 people, 114 households, and 89 families residing in the town. The population density was 254.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 120.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 114 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,295, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $24,821 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,963. About 11.0% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.8% of those 65 or over.

Education

All four schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipalities of Alabama Incorporation Dates . Alabama League of Municipalities . March 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 6, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . March 6, 2024.
  4. Web site: West Point.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type . March 6, 2024 . United States Census Bureau.