West Point, Arkansas facts for kids
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West Point, Arkansas
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Location of West Point in White County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 170 |
| • Density | 395.35/sq mi (152.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72178
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-74660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406866 |
West Point is a small town in White County, Arkansas, United States. It is a quiet place with a small population.
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West Point's Location and Size
West Point is found right next to the Little Red River. This river is a natural feature of the area.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square kilometer (0.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in West Point?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 123 | — | |
| 1900 | 111 | — | |
| 1910 | 116 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 162 | 39.7% | |
| 1930 | 166 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 145 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 115 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 184 | 89.7% | |
| 1980 | 226 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 146 | −35.4% | |
| 2000 | 164 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 185 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 170 | −8.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 164 people living in West Point. These people lived in 65 different homes. About 44 of these homes were families.
The town had about 158 people per square kilometer (411 people per square mile). There were 68 housing units in total.
Most people in West Point were White (about 91%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 3.6%). Some people were Pacific Islander (0.6%), and others were from two or more racial backgrounds (4.2%). About 6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 65 homes, about 32% had children under 18 living there. More than half (52%) were married couples living together. About 15% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 32% of homes were not families.
Around 26% of all homes had just one person living there. About 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.5 people in each home and 3.1 people in each family.
Age Groups in West Point
The people in West Point were spread out across different age groups:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 15% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in West Point was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
See also
- In Spanish: West Point (Arkansas) para niños
