West Point, IA population age distribution
A complete breakdown of West Point's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.
Age Group | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
Under 5 years | 66 | 8.05% |
5 to 9 years | 36 | 4.39% |
10 to 14 years | 41 | 5% |
15 to 19 years | 39 | 4.76% |
20 to 24 years | 38 | 4.63% |
25 to 29 years | 55 | 6.71% |
30 to 34 years | 61 | 7.44% |
35 to 39 years | 47 | 5.73% |
40 to 44 years | 58 | 7.07% |
45 to 49 years | 24 | 2.93% |
50 to 54 years | 47 | 5.73% |
55 to 59 years | 47 | 5.73% |
60 to 64 years | 42 | 5.12% |
65 to 69 years | 108 | 13.17% |
70 to 74 years | 44 | 5.37% |
75 to 79 years | 21 | 2.56% |
80 to 84 years | 13 | 1.59% |
85 years and over | 33 | 4.02% |
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West Point, IA population by age group
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
![West Point, IA population by age group The graph shows West Point's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-point-ia-population-by-age-group.jpeg)
The largest age group in West Point, IA was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 108 (13.17%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.
At the same time, the smallest age group in West Point, IA was the 80-84 years with a population of 13 (1.59%).
West Point, IA population by age cohort
To better understand the age distribution of West Point, IA's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:
- Children : Under the age of 18 years
- Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
- Seniors: 65 years and above
![West Point, IA population by age cohort The pie chart shows West Point's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-point-ia-population-by-age-cohorts.jpeg)
Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.
Age Group | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
Under 18 years | 172 | 20.98% |
18 to 64 years | 429 | 52.32% |
85 years and over | 219 | 26.71% |
Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:
- West Point's population under 18 was 20.98%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
- West Point's working population (between 18 and 64) was 52.32%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
- West Point's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 26.71% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
West Point, IA population pyramid
Population pyramid for West Point, IA is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.
Key stats from our analysis of the West Point's population pyramid:
- Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Point, IA, is 31.2.
- Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Point, IA, is 47.8.
- Total dependency ratio for West Point, IA is 79.0.
- Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Point, IA is 2.1.
![West Point, IA population pyramid The graph shows West Point's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-point-ia-population-by-age-and-gender-population-pyramid.jpeg)
Here's the West Point, IA's male and female population across different age groups:
Age Group | Population(Male) | Population(Female) | Total Population |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 years | 51 | 15 | 66 |
5 to 9 years | 19 | 17 | 36 |
10 to 14 years | 21 | 20 | 41 |
15 to 19 years | 18 | 21 | 39 |
20 to 24 years | 23 | 15 | 38 |
25 to 29 years | 17 | 38 | 55 |
30 to 34 years | 30 | 31 | 61 |
35 to 39 years | 34 | 13 | 47 |
40 to 44 years | 34 | 24 | 58 |
45 to 49 years | 10 | 14 | 24 |
50 to 54 years | 29 | 18 | 47 |
55 to 59 years | 21 | 26 | 47 |
60 to 64 years | 25 | 17 | 42 |
65 to 69 years | 69 | 39 | 108 |
70 to 74 years | 23 | 21 | 44 |
75 to 79 years | 9 | 12 | 21 |
80 to 84 years | 7 | 6 | 13 |
85 years and over | 6 | 27 | 33 |
Things to know
What is the population of West Point, IA under 18?
West Point's population under the age of 18 is 172, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.98% of the total resident population of West Point, IA.
What is the aging population in West Point, IA?
West Point's population aged 65 years and above was 219. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 26.71% of the entire population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates