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West

County:
McLennan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.707
State:
Texas

West is a city located in McLennan County, Texas. West has a 2026 population of 2,617. West is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,557 in 2020.

The median household income in West is $61,875 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in West is 39.7 years: 35.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.9 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,533
Density (mi²)
10 0.38%
Growth

West Population

West Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,617100.38%
20252,607100.39%
20242,597-6-0.23%
20232,603261.01%
20222,577-2-0.08%
20212,579220.86%
20202,55700%
20192,9661224.29%
20182,844110.39%
20172,833301.07%
20162,803903.32%
20152,713843.2%
20142,629963.79%
20132,533-244-8.79%
20122,777-12-0.43%
20112,789100.36%
20102,779-28-1%
20002,6921777.04%
19902,51500%

Median Age

Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 35.6 years

West Adults

There are 1,947 adults, (522 of whom are seniors) in West.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,473 (57.2%)
Male: 1,103 (42.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West includes 66.38% White, 5.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,71066.38%
Two or more races72027.95%
Black or African American1335.16%
Other race80.31%
Native American50.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races61123.72%
White180.7%
Native American50.19%
Other race30.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,69265.68%
Black or African American1335.16%
Two or more races1094.23%
Other race50.19%

West Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West 's average per capita income is $44,583. Household income levels show a median of $61,875. The poverty rate stands at 11.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$124,474-
Families$68,152$95,459
Households$61,875$79,407
Non Families$46,500$48,969

$44,583

Average Income

$61,875

Median Household Income

11.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)