West, TX is a small town located in the state of Texas. With a population of 2,557 and a population density of 1,787 people per square mile, it has a much lower population than the US as a whole. Despite its size, West is home to numerous businesses and attractions that make it an attractive place to live or visit. Local businesses include Star Coffee Shop & Bakery, the West Inn Motor Hotel, and the West Ice Rink at Tarlton Complex. Year-round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and horseback riding are all easily accessible from West. Other organizations in the area include the McLennan County Museum and various churches and ministries. Local sports events include high school football games held at Bulldog Stadium and other amateur sports hosted by local teams.
The population in West is 2,557. There are 1,539 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West
- 53.3% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 23.8% have children, but are single
Race in West
- 88.3% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander