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West, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
2,576
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
0
West and its ZIP codes
West at a glance
- West is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,875, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 (36% below Texas) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for West, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,875
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (634), German Americans (364), Irish Americans (235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for West.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
West, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near West
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RossCity | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| AbbottCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| LeroyCity | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| AquillaCity | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PenelopeTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| GholsonCity | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| BynumTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount CalmCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HillsboroCity | 14 mi | 11 |
| MaloneTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BellmeadCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| WhitneyTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| HubbardCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Laguna ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West, TX in?
- West is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of West, TX?
- About 2,576 people live in West, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West?
- Nearby places include Ross (5.3 mi), Abbott (6.3 mi), Leroy (6.9 mi), Aquilla (8.2 mi), Penelope (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023