West Point, GA Profile
West Point, GA, population 3,487, is located
in Georgia's Troup county,
about 31.0 miles from Columbus and 74.0 miles from Montgomery.
Through the 90's West Point's population has declined by about 5%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Point has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 West Point's population has stayed about the same.
West Point's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Georgia's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Point tend to be much higher than Georgia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 41% |
| African American | 58% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 0% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,553 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,499 | -1.52% |
| 2002 | 3,466 | -0.94% |
| 2003 | 3,435 | -0.89% |
| 2004 | 3,466 | 0.90% |
| 2005 | 3,490 | 0.69% |
| 2006 | 3,479 | -0.32% |
| 2007 | 3,476 | -0.09% |
| 2008 | 3,464 | -0.35% |
| 2009 | 3,487 | 0.66% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $31,886 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 1,414 |
| 2003 | 1,688 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 935 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 1,612 |
| 2008 | 1,456 |
| 2009 | 1,669 |
| 2010 | 1,039 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| 2003 |
0 | 3 | 12 | 42 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 26 |
| 2006 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2007 |
0 | 3 | 13 | 38 |
| 2008 |
0 | 9 | 8 | 32 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 13 | 42 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 10,744 |
| 2003 | 12,411 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 12,566 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 11,884 |
| 2008 | 7,400 |
| 2009 | 8,492 |
| 2010 | 8,492 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
38 |
329 |
13 |
| 2003 |
44 |
366 |
9 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
44 |
380 |
6 |
| 2006 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2007 |
60 |
324 |
14 |
| 2008 |
64 |
160 |
25 |
| 2009 |
69 |
196 |
20 |
| 2010 |
62 |
204 |
20 |
Location
| Elevation | 578 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
