West Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Point, Wisconsin
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Location of West Point, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.5 sq mi (84.1 km2) |
| • Land | 28.9 sq mi (74.9 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 1,634 |
| • Density | 56.5/sq mi (21.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-86100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584414 |
| Website | http://townofwestpoint.us |
West Point is a small town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,634 people lived here.
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Exploring West Point's Land and Water
West Point covers a total area of about 32.5 square miles (84.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.9 square miles (74.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.5 square miles (9.2 square kilometers), is water. This means West Point has many lakes, rivers, or streams.
Who Lives in West Point?
Population and Homes
In 2000, 1,634 people lived in West Point. These people lived in 660 different homes, and 485 of these were family homes. The town had about 56.5 people living in each square mile (21.8 people per square kilometer). There were also 907 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in West Point
Most people in West Point were White (about 98.35%). A smaller number of people were African American (0.49%), Asian (0.43%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 29.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (68.5%) were married couples living together. About 26.4% of homes were not families.
The people in West Point were of different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 30.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. And 15.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.
Earning a Living
The average income for a home in West Point was about $55,781 per year. For families, the average income was around $62,132. The average income for each person in the town was $30,750. A small number of families (2.5%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Special Natural Places
West Point is home to the Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area. This is a special place where nature is protected.
Famous People from West Point
- Horace N. Polley was a farmer who lived in West Point. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: West Point (Wisconsin) para niños
