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 2025 population of 2,608. West is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,553 in 2020.

The average household income in West is $69,535 with a poverty rate of 14.61%. The median age in West is 36.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West includes 71.65% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,842	71.65%
Two or more races	649	25.24%
Black or African American	67	2.61%
Other race	5	0.19%
Native American	4	0.16%
Asian	4	0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West's average per capita income is $40,828. Household income levels show a median of $52,292. The poverty rate stands at 14.61%.

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	$106,250	-
Families	$63,264	$86,593
Households	$52,292	$69,535
Non Families	$31,641	$41,673

$40,828

Average Income

$52,292

Median Household Income

14.61%

Poverty Rate