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'''West Point''' is a town in [[Cullman County, Alabama|Cullman County]], [[Alabama]], United States. At the 2010 census the population was 586,<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0181528| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): West Point town, Alabama| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=June 11, 2014}}</ref> up from 295 at the 2000 census.
'''West Point''' is a town in [[Cullman County, Alabama|Cullman County]], [[Alabama]], United States. The population was 584 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/West_Point_town,_Alabama?g=160XX00US0181528 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=March 6, 2024}}</ref> West Point was incorporated on October 15, 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3484|title=West Point}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
West Point is located in northwest Cullman County at {{coord|34|14|29|N|86|56|35|W|type:city}} (34.241338, -86.943126).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
West Point is located in northwest Cullman County at {{coord|34|14|19|N|86|57|33|W|type:city}} (34.2387103, -86.9591727).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|8.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.07|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 0.79%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|3.875|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|3.848|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.027|sqmi|km2}}, is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1970= 162
|1980= 248
|1980= 248
|1990= 257
|1990= 257
|2000= 295
|2000= 295
|2010= 586
|2010= 586
|2020= 584
|estyear=2014
|estyear=2022
|estimate=589
|estimate=624
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=March 6, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 6, 2024}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013|accessdate=June 3, 2014}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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===2020 census===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 295 people, 114 households, and 89 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 254.8 people per square mile (98.2/km²). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 120.9 per square mile (46.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% [[Race (United States Census)|White]]. 0.68% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 584 people, 240 households, and 186 families residing in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=West%20Point%20town,%20Alabama%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 6, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> There were 247 housing units.


===2000 census===
There were 114 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were [[Marriage|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.
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As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 295 people, 114 households, and 89 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|254.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 140 housing units at an average density of {{convert|120.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% [[Race (United States Census)|White]]. 0.68% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


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.
There were 114 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were [[Marriage|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.
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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 sixty five or over.

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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==
==Education==
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 29 November 2024

West Point, Alabama
Town
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Coordinates: 34°14′19″N 86°57′33″W / 34.23861°N 86.95917°W / 34.23861; -86.95917
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCullman
IncorporatedOctober 15, 1977[1]
Government
 • MayorGerald Schafer
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.875 sq mi (10.036 km2)
 • Land3.848 sq mi (9.966 km2)
 • Water0.027 sq mi (0.071 km2)
Elevation
[3]
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
584
 • Estimate 
(2022)[5]
624
 • Density171.1/sq mi (66.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35179
Area code(s)256 and 938
FIPS code01-81528
GNIS feature ID0128791[3]
Websitewestpointalabama.com

West Point is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census.[4] West Point was incorporated on October 15, 1977.[6]

Geography

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West Point is located in northwest Cullman County at 34°14′19″N 86°57′33″W / 34.23861°N 86.95917°W / 34.23861; -86.95917 (34.2387103, -86.9591727).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.875 square miles (10.04 km2), of which 3.848 square miles (9.97 km2) is land and 0.027 square miles (0.070 km2), is water.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970162—
198024853.1%
19902573.6%
200029514.8%
201058698.6%
2020584−0.3%
2022 (est.)624[5]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2020 Census[4]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 584 people, 240 households, and 186 families residing in the town.[9] There were 247 housing units.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 295 people, 114 households, and 89 families residing in the town. The population density was 254.8 inhabitants per square mile (98.4/km2). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 120.9 per square mile (46.7/km2). 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

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  • West Point Elementary School (K-3)
  • West Point Intermediate School (4-5)
  • West Point Middle School (6-8)
  • West Point High School (9-12)

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

References

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  1. ^ "Municipalities of Alabama Incorporation Dates" (PDF). Alabama League of Municipalities. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Point, Alabama
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "West Point".
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
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