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West Point, NE


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West Point, Nebraska

West Point, Nebraska is 48 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Cuming county. The population of the city is 3,660.

The People and Families of West Point

In West Point, about 59% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in West Point.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Point had a median family income of $38,702. A sizable number of people in West Point work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from West Point.

West Point Housing

Of the housing in West Point, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In West Point, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

West Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

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Comparative Profile of West Point, NE

Comparing West Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents64
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime64
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