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West Point, Illinois
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Location of West Point in Hancock County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 833.33/sq mi (321.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62380
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-80762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400141 |
| Wikimedia Commons | West Point, Illinois |
West Point is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 140 people lived according to the 2020 census.
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Where is West Point, Illinois?
West Point is found in the southern part of Hancock County. It is about 14 miles (23 km) south of Carthage. Carthage is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Hancock County.
Land Area of West Point
The village of West Point is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in West Point?
This section shares information about the people living in West Point. This data comes from the 2020 census, which is like a big count of everyone in the country.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in West Point has changed over many years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 173 | — | |
| 1900 | 277 | — | |
| 1910 | 292 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 303 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 257 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 275 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 234 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 237 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 223 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 214 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 195 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 178 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 140 | −21.3% | |
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As you can see, the population was highest in 1920 with 303 people. It has slowly decreased over the years to 140 people in 2020.
Current Population Details
In 2020, there were 140 people living in West Point. These people lived in 66 different homes, and 50 of these homes were families. On average, there were about 3.88 people in each home.
Most of the people living in West Point are White. A very small number, about 0.71%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in West Point come from all different age groups:
- About 35.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Point was 39.0 years.
Money and Income
The average income for a household in West Point was $49,167 per year. For families, the average income was $50,714. The average income per person in the village was $15,633.
Some families and people in West Point live below the poverty line. This means their income is below a certain level set by the government. About 30.0% of families and 42.0% of all people were in this situation. This included 53.8% of those under 18 and 46.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Point (Illinois) para niños
