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Westway

Texas · 3,484 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Westway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,852. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,484
−9%since 2000
from 3,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,032 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 3,332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+73%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Westway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,852
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,439 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,320
+221%since 2000
from $6,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−12%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(87)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino97.5%(3,732)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(45)
Black3.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino95.6%(3,330)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(372)
Diversity Score
11
+81%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
42.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2013
from 55.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
92.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westway, Texas?

Westway, Texas has about 3,484 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westway, Texas?

The typical household in Westway, Texas earns about $44,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westway, Texas expensive?

In Westway, Texas, the median home is worth about $106,000, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Westway, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westway, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westway, Texas?

About 22.9% of people in Westway, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westway, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westway, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,169 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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