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West Point, Alabama
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Location of West Point in Cullman County, Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cullman
Incorporated October 15, 1977
Area
 • Total 3.875 sq mi (10.036 km2)
 • Land 3.848 sq mi (9.966 km2)
 • Water 0.027 sq mi (0.071 km2)
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 584
 • Estimate 
(2022)
624
 • Density 171.1/sq mi (66.08/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35179
Area code(s) 256 and 938
FIPS code 01-81528
GNIS feature ID 0128791

West Point is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census. West Point was incorporated on October 15, 1977.

Geography

West Point is located in northwest Cullman County at 34°14′19″N 86°57′33″W / 34.23861°N 86.95917°W / 34.23861; -86.95917 (34.2387103, -86.9591727).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.875 square miles (10.04 km2), of which 3.848 square miles (9.97 km2) is land and 0.027 square miles (0.070 km2), is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 162
1980 248 53.1%
1990 257 3.6%
2000 295 14.8%
2010 586 98.6%
2020 584 −0.3%
2022 (est.) 624 6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 584 people, 240 households, and 186 families residing in the town. There were 247 housing units.

Education

  • West Point Elementary School (K-3)
  • West Point Intermediate School (4-5)
  • West Point Middle School (6-8)
  • West Point High School (9-12)

All four schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education.

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