West Point, MS population by race
The table below shows West Point's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,459 | 34.37% |
| Black or African American | 6,522 | 64.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 75 | 0.75% |
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West Point population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; West Point has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Point's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Point population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 34.37% are white, 64.81% are Black or African American, 0.07% are Asian and 0.75% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
West Point, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in West Point is Black or African American with a population of 6,522 (64.81% of the total population).
West Point 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in West Point is Black or African American with a population of 6,522 (64.81% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 75 (0.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Point, MS
By ethnicity, 3 (0.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,060 (99.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Point, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 6,522 (64.83% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Point, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Point's Non-Hispanic population.
West Point Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,459 | 34.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,522 | 64.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 7 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 72 | 0.72% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Point, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Point's Hispanic population.
West Point Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Point, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.03% of West Point population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Point, MS have?
West Point, MS has 6,522 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 64.81% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Point is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Point, MS?
With 99.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Point.
That being said, with a 34.37% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in West Point.
What is the majority race in West Point, MS?
With a population of 6,522 (64.81% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in West Point.
Whites are second largest race in West Point, with 34.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
