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Westway

Texas · 4,188 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 $19,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,000. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,188
+9%since 2000
from 3,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,645 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.0
+22%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Westway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,526
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,439 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,119
+22%since 2000
from $6,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.7%
−64.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(97)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(4,077)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score6.9%(290)
Diversity Score
7
+18%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
37.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
49.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westway, Texas?

Westway, Texas has about 4,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westway, Texas?

The typical household in Westway, Texas earns about $19,526 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 $54,000, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Westway, Texas?

About 1.5% 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 49.7% 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 1,873 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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