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West Independent School District
West Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 8,175. The median household income is $86,437 and the median age is 41.7.
8,175
Population
65
People / sq mi
$86,437
Median Income
41.7
Median Age
West Independent School District covers 126 sq mi of land at 64.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,437
Median Household Income
$39,896
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$307,600
Median Home Value
$894
Median Rent
80.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Independent School District serves a community with a population of 8,175 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in West Independent School District is $86,437, with a per capita income of $39,896. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
West Independent School District is 79.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Independent School District, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Independent School District is $307,600, with a median rent of $894. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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Data for West Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4845040).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.