About the town » West, McLennan County, Texas, United States

West is a city in McLennan County, Texas. The population was 2,674 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. Despite its name, West is located in the north-central part of Texas, 19.3 miles north of Waco. Also, most of the city is located on the east side of Interstate 35. The town was named for its first postmaster, T. M. West.