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West, Texas

West is a city in McLennan County, Texas . The population was 2,692 at the 2000 census. Despite its name it is located in the central part of Texas, north of Waco. Also, most of the city is located on the east side of Interstate 35.

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West Careers

Among the most common occupations in West are Sales and office occupations, 25%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 24%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 19%. Approximately 71 percent of workers in West, Texas work for companies, 12 percent work for the government and 12 percent are self-employed.

Popular West Jobs

Currently, the most commonly listed West Jobs are for physician- surgeon jobs, family practice jobs, assistant manager jobs, physical therapist jobs, occupational therapy jobs and internal medicine jobs.

West Industries

The leading industries in West, Texas are Educational, health and social services, 24%; Manufacturing, 19%; and Retail trade, 14%. Simply Hired's West job listings indicate that the following industries in West are hiring the most workers: Printed Circuit Assembly Mfg, Alarm & Detection Systems Mfg, Wireless & Broadcast Equipment Mfg, Telecommunications Equipment Mfg and Catering Services.

West Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in West, Texas is $26,558, and the median income of households in West was $32,580.
 

Average Salaries in West, TX

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West, TX

 $27,000
 

West Unemployment Rate

West has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our West Trends data, the number of West, Texas jobs has increased by 580% since March 2008.
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West Employment Statistics

Population of West
Total population 2,692
Male 46.10%
Female 53.90%
Median age 39.0
  
West Housing
Owner-occupied homes 71.0%
Median cost of a home $54,900
Median mortgage payment $420
Renter-occupied homes 29.0%
Vacant housing 8.6%
Median monthly rent $465
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $30,292
Median for all female full-time $22,825
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 12%
$10,000 to $14,999 10%
$15,000 to $24,999 16%
$25,000 to $34,999 16%
$35,000 to $49,999 22%
$50,000 to $74,999 14%
$75,000 to $99,999 5%
$100,000 to $149,999 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 16%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18%
High school graduate 28%
Some college, no degree 15%
Associate's degree 9%
Bachelor's degree 8%
Graduate degree 6%
  
Marital Status
Never married 15%
Currently married 61%
Separated 1%
Widowed 13%
Divorced 11%
  
Race
White 93%
Black or African American 4%
Asian 0%
Other 2%
  
West Commute
Carpool 9.7%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 27 minutes