Demographics & People — West, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,571 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
| Median Age | 39.7 |
| Total Households | 942 |
| Family Households | 575 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,842 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 647 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 895 |
| Other groups | 643 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 612 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 608 |
| Czech | 404 |
| German | 309 |
| English | 183 |
| Irish | 170 |
| American | 136 |
| Scottish | 72 |
Language
| English Only | 1,983 |
| Spanish | 357 |
| Population 5+ | 2,370 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 92 |
| Population 18+ | 1,866 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West, Texas.