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West Point, UT


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West Point, Utah

West Point, Utah is 7 miles NW of Layton, Utah (center to center) and 379 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Davis county. The city is part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metro area. The population of West Point is 6,033.

The People and Families of West Point

In West Point, about 73% of adults are married. West Point, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in West Point.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Point had a median family income of $58,869. West Point is one of the richer cities in Utah. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city.

Political Inclinations

Among West Point political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,520. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

West Point Housing

Of the housing in West Point, approximately 90% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In West Point, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%West Point People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%West Point Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Point Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of West Point, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population14
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone12

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