West Point, Nebraska
West Point: City in Nebraska, USA
About
West Point is a city located in the county of Cuming in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,364 and a population density of 469 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,237 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about West Point
| Population : | 3,237 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Cuming County |
| Postal code : | 68788 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 7.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Capital city : | West Point is capital of Cuming County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:26:40 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 451 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Point is located at 41°50'30"N 96°42'31"W (41.8416700, -96.7086400).
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Official website of West Point
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Point decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,364 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,364 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,345 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,322 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,328 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,346 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,300 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,308 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,318 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,283 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,237 | -1.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,733 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,698 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,301 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,644 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.8% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 717 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
West Point zip code is 68788.
County name: Cuming, County
fips: 31039
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $878 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $626 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,552 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,104 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,663 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 258,345 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,114 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,091 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,968 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 627 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,704.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.07 |
People born in West Point (7)
People born in West Point, including politician Richard C. Hunter, politician, incumbent Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, television anchor Bob "Hoolihan" Wells, .
List
- Martin E. Marty (American historian of religion, educator, author, and theologian) he was born in 05/02/1928
- Jim Kane (American baseball player) he was born in 02/02/1937
- Joe Wostoupal (American football player (1903-1966)) he was born in 01/01/1903
- Eldon Johnson (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1930
Schools in West Point
College & universities near West Point, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181419 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy (NE) | 68039-0428 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Point, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Point
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (NE) | 68788 |
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Other cities in Cuming County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cuming County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beemer | 656 | Township in Cuming County, Nebraska |
| Bancroft | 470 | Village in Nebraska |
| Monterey | 197 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Saint Charles | 196 | Township in Cuming County, Nebraska |
| Wisner | 142 | City in Coming County, Nebraska, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Point distances to largest Nebraska cities
