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'''West Point''' is a village in [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 178 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1780762| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): West Point village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=June 12, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''West Point''' is a village in [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 140 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1780762 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
West Point is located in southern Hancock County at {{coord|40.255665|-91.183240|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is {{convert|14|mi}} south of [[Carthage, Illinois|Carthage]], the [[county seat]].
West Point is located in southern Hancock County at {{coord|40.255665|-91.183240|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is {{convert|14|mi}} south of [[Carthage, Illinois|Carthage]], the [[county seat]].


According to the 2010 census, West Point has a total area of {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, West Point has a total area of {{convert|0.17|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
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|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213061202/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1780762
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 140 people, 66 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|833.33|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 67 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|398.81|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.00% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.71% of the population.
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 195 people, 71 households, and 52 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,158.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 82 housing units at an average density of {{convert|487.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 99.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.51% from two or more races.


There were 71 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.09.
There were 66 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.55% were married couples living together, 10.61% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.24% were non-families. 22.73% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.09% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.88 and the average family size was 3.32.


In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 35.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $29,500, and the median income for a family was $45,250. Males had a median income of $29,219 versus $23,472 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $13,631. About 15.6% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.8% of those 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $49,167, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $45,625 versus $27,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,633. About 30.0% of families and 42.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 53.8% of those under age 18 and 46.4% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:12, 18 June 2024

For the community in Jackson County, see West Point, Jackson County, Illinois.
West Point, Illinois
Village
Location of West Point in Hancock County, Illinois.
Location of West Point in Hancock County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°15′20″N 91°11′0″W / 40.25556°N 91.18333°W / 40.25556; -91.18333
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyHancock
Area
[1]
 • Total0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Land0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total140
 • Density833.33/sq mi (321.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62380
Area code217
FIPS code17-80762
GNIS feature ID2400141[2]
Wikimedia CommonsWest Point, Illinois

West Point is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 140 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

West Point is located in southern Hancock County at 40°15′20″N 91°11′00″W / 40.255665°N 91.183240°W / 40.255665; -91.183240.[4] It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Carthage, the county seat.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, West Point has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880173—
1900277—
19102925.4%
19203033.8%
1930257−15.2%
19402788.2%
1950275−1.1%
1960234−14.9%
19702371.3%
1980223−5.9%
1990214−4.0%
2000195−8.9%
2010178−8.7%
2020140−21.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 140 people, 66 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was 833.33 inhabitants per square mile (321.75/km2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 398.81 per square mile (153.98/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.55% were married couples living together, 10.61% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.24% were non-families. 22.73% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.09% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.88 and the average family size was 3.32.

The village's age distribution consisted of 35.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,167, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $45,625 versus $27,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,633. About 30.0% of families and 42.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.8% of those under age 18 and 46.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Point, Illinois
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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