West Point

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Aerial view of West Point, California
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West Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 688 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,769 ft (844 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pioneer, 3.0 miles NW.

About West Point

West Point (formerly, Indian Gulch and Westpoint) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, West Point's population was 688, up from 674 as of the 2010 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #268. There is an annual West Point Lumberjack Days festival in the community.

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Median household income
$70,594
Median rent
$987/mo
Median age
47.5
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West Point, CA population

West Point had 688 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census688
Density177 per sq mi (68 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Point at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyCalaveras County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population688 (2020)
Land area3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Coordinates38.4068° N, 120.5426° W
ZIP code95255
Census code (GEOID)0684732

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Point

What county is West Point in?

West Point is in Calaveras County, California.

What is the population of West Point, CA?

688 people lived in West Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Point, CA?

The ZIP code of West Point is 95255.

What is the elevation of West Point?

2,769 feet (844 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Point?

Pioneer (3.0 mi), Buckhorn (3.4 mi), Red Corral (3.5 mi), Wilseyville (3.7 mi), Glencoe (4.1 mi).

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