West Point township, Indiana
West Point township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Point township is a geographic entity located in White County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 358. The land area covers 53.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 358 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ±20.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 148 | ±53 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 171 | ±65 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 148 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $234,300 | ±$30,045 |
| Median Gross Rent | $525 | ±$495 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,238 | ±$3,424 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,517 | ±$8,532 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±6.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±6.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 212 | ±96 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.4% | ±11.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST POINT
GUS Population: 354 (2024)
ID: 164228
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
7535 W 500 S, CHALMERS IN 47929-8042
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GUS Population: 24,833 (2024)
ID: 185238
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 260, MONTICELLO IN 47960-0260
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Battle Ground, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Lafeyette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Oxford, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brookston, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Chalmers, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Monticello, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Monon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Monon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Monon, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Purdue University Global
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College | 17.4 mi away | 2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayette, IN, 47906 |
8665227747
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WOLCOTT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 101 EAST NORTH STREET, WOLCOTT, IN, 47995 |
(219) 279-2695
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Purdue University-Main Campus
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College | 19.5 mi away | Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2040 |
7654944600
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REMINGTON-CARPENTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 105 NORTH OHIO STREET, REMINGTON, IN, 47977 |
(219) 261-2543
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 20.1 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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BROOKSTON-PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 111 WEST 2ND STREET, BROOKSTON, IN, 47923 |
(765) 563-6511
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 20.5 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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MONON TOWN & TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 427 NORTH MARKET STREET, MONON, IN, 47959 |
(219) 253-6517
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Christina and Company Education Center
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College Vocational | 22.3 mi away | 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-4633 |
7654461811
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MONTICELLO-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 321 WEST BROADWAY STREET, MONTICELLO, IN, 47960 |
(574) 583-2665
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHALMERS 5 W, IN US, located 3.9 miles from West Point township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 16.2° | 23.7° | 2.54" | 6.6" |
| February | 35.5° | 18.9° | 27.2° | 2.06" | 6.2" |
| March | 47.4° | 28.3° | 37.8° | 2.78" | 2.5" |
| April | 60.8° | 38.0° | 49.4° | 3.93" | 0.4" |
| May | 72.0° | 49.2° | 60.6° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.0° | 59.1° | 70.0° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.3° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.8° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 52.2° | 64.6° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.5° | 41.4° | 53.0° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 31.0° | 40.3° | 2.91" | 0.5" |
| December | 36.8° | 22.0° | 29.4° | 2.36" | 4.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott town | Town | 4.3 mi | — |
| Remington town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
| Chalmers town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Reynolds town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Brookston town | Town | 10.3 mi | — |
| Monticello city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1818183258. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.