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West Point, Alabama
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cullman
Incorporated October 15, 1977
Area
 • Total 3.875 sq mi (10.036 km2)
 • Land 3.848 sq mi (9.966 km2)
 • Water 0.027 sq mi (0.071 km2)
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 584
 • Estimate 
(2022)
624
 • Density 171.1/sq mi (66.08/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35179
Area code(s) 256 and 938
FIPS code 01-81528
GNIS feature ID 0128791

West Point is a small town located in Cullman County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 584 people lived there. The town officially became a town on October 15, 1977.

Where is West Point Located?

West Point is found in the northwest part of Cullman County, Alabama. Its exact location is 34°14′19″N 86°57′33″W / 34.23861°N 86.95917°W / 34.23861; -86.95917.

The town covers a total area of about 3.875 square miles (10.036 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.848 square miles (9.966 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.027 square miles (0.071 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in West Point?

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 162
1980 248 53.1%
1990 257 3.6%
2000 295 14.8%
2010 586 98.6%
2020 584 −0.3%
2022 (est.) 624 6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

The number of people living in West Point has changed over the years. In 2020, the town had 584 residents. There were 240 households and 186 families living in the town. There were also 247 housing units available.

Schools in West Point

West Point has a good school system for its young residents. All the schools are part of the Cullman County Board of Education.

The schools include:

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

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