West
City in McLennan County, Texas
West is a city in McLennan County, Texas, with 2,531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ross, 5.3 miles S.
- 2,531residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,483 / sq mipopulation density
- 76691ZIP code
About West
West is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,531. It is named after Thomas West, the city's first postmaster. The city is in north-central Texas, about 70 miles (110 km) south of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, 20 miles north of Waco, and 120 miles north of Austin.
Despite its name, the city is not in West Texas; area residents sometimes call the community "West comma Texas" to avoid confusion.
As of 2012 it has one of the largest concentrations of Czech Texans of any city in the state.
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Living in West
- Median household income
- $61,875
- Median home value
- $182,900
- Median rent
- $1,002/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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West had 2,531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,483 per sq mi (573 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | McLennan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,531 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.71 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8031° N, 97.0946° W |
| ZIP code | 76691 |
| Official website | cityofwest.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4877332 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West
- Ross5.3 mi S
- Abbott5.8 mi N
- Leroy6.5 mi SE
- Aquilla8.1 mi NW
- Penelope10.4 mi E
- Gholson10.8 mi SW
- Lacy-Lakeview11.9 mi S
- Bynum12.7 mi NE
- Mount Calm12.9 mi E
- Bellmead13.9 mi S
- Malone14.1 mi NE
- Hillsboro14.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West
What county is West in?
West is in McLennan County, Texas.
What is the population of West, TX?
2,531 people lived in West at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West, TX?
The ZIP code of West is 76691.
What is the elevation of West?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West?
Ross (5.3 mi), Abbott (5.8 mi), Leroy (6.5 mi), Aquilla (8.1 mi), Penelope (10.4 mi).
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