About West
West is a small town in central Texas, home to 2,597 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
West holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,519 residents per square mile.
📰 West News Today
- West Texas Fair & Rodeo 2026 less than one month away. . . here’s what’s new this year! BigCountryHomepage.com · Aug 18
- 3-year-old west Texas toddler accidentally shoots himself with a gun; dies from his injuries everythinglubbock.com · Aug 17
- Here are the top 10 running backs in West Texas high school football gosanangelo.com · Aug 17
- West Texas loaded with future Division I football talent On3 · Aug 17
- What to know about a surrogacy dispute between a California couple, their surrogate and Texas courts AP News · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Unique
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Kissing Pig Cafe — barbecue
- Smokin Buns — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in West
- WEST BROOKHAVEN YOUTH RANCH SCHOOL
- WEST EL
- WEST H S
- WEST MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,597
Rank in state#531 of 1,224
Land area1.71 sq mi
Density1,519/sq mi
Coordinates31.8031, -97.0946