Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,576

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.7%1,692

Hispanic/Latino

24.7%637

Black

5.2%133

Two or More

4.2%109

Other

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%56

High School Diploma

28.5%479

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%72

Some College (1+ yr)

19%319

Associate's Degree

11.8%198

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%183

Master's Degree

6.8%115

Professional Degree

0.7%11

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,900

Median Renti

$1,002

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.1%583

Renter-Occupied

35.9%327

Total Units

951

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%23

$50K–$100K

9.9%58

$100K–$150K

21.8%127

$150K–$200K

17.5%102

$200K–$300K

27.1%158

$300K–$500K

17.7%103

$500K–$1M

2.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%26

2010–2019

11.5%109

2000–2009

6.5%62

1990–1999

4.8%46

1980–1989

2.9%28

1970–1979

12.5%119

1960–1969

14.4%137

1950–1959

11.8%112

1940–1949

8.4%80

1939 or earlier

24.4%232

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.1%465

Utility Gas

48.9%445

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$79,407

Per Capita Incomei

$29,286

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,192

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%34

$10K–$15K

4.2%38

$15K–$20K

4.6%42

$20K–$25K

6.4%58

$25K–$30K

1%9

$30K–$35K

4.4%40

$35K–$40K

4.1%37

$40K–$45K

4.8%44

$45K–$50K

6%55

$50K–$60K

10.1%92

$60K–$75K

12.1%110

$75K–$100K

8.5%77

$100K–$125K

5.9%54

$125K–$150K

12.3%112

$150K–$200K

8.5%77

$200K+

3.4%31

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1676.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

151

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,159

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,156

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured