West Point, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 93, West Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Point is a small community located in Arkansas, within White County. The total population is 93. It ranks as the 525th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Point is 47.7 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 7.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Point is $26,667. This is 56% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 61.3%. This is 283% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Point, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $72,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, West Point is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.0% vs 14.6%).

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Point, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.