West Point
City in Hardin County, Kentucky
West Point is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, with 952 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Muldraugh, 3.9 miles SW.
- 952residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 357 / sq mipopulation density
- 40177ZIP code
About West Point
West Point is a home rule-class city in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States, near the edge of Fort Knox military reservation on Dixie Highway. It is located in a former meander bend of the Ohio River. The population was 952 as of the 2020 Census, up from 797 from the 2010 census, but still down from 1,100 at the 2000 census.
West Point is part of the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in West Point
- Median household income
- $37,449
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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West Point had 952 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 952 |
|---|---|
| Density | 357 per sq mi (138 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Point at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 952 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9848° N, 85.9550° W |
| ZIP code | 40177 |
| Official website | westpointky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2181930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Point
- Muldraugh3.9 mi SW
- Fort Knox6.5 mi S
- Laconia, IN7.8 mi NW
- Doe Valley8.2 mi W
- Elizabeth, IN9.7 mi N
- Radcliff11.4 mi S
- Vine Grove12.1 mi S
- Brandenburg12.3 mi W
- Ekron12.6 mi W
- New Middletown, IN13.5 mi NW
- Hollyvilla13.5 mi NE
- Mauckport, IN13.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Point
What county is West Point in?
West Point is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the population of West Point, KY?
952 people lived in West Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Point, KY?
The ZIP code of West Point is 40177.
What is the elevation of West Point?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Point?
Muldraugh (3.9 mi), Fort Knox (6.5 mi), Laconia (7.8 mi), Doe Valley (8.2 mi), Elizabeth (9.7 mi).
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