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West Point, Mississippi is 68 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 133 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Clay county. The population of the city is 12,145.
In West Point, about 43% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in West Point.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, West Point had a median family income of $32,943.
Among West Point political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in West Point, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.
In West Point, 92% of commuters drive to work. West Point features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
West Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
Comparing West Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: West Point colleges • West Point travel • West Point mortgages and property.
 | West Point Colleges West Point colleges and trade schools. |
 | West Point Hotels & Travel West Point hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | West Point Mortgage West Point property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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