West Lake Hills, Texas facts for kids
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West Lake Hills, Texas
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Location of West Lake Hills, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Incorporated | September 9, 1953 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.59 sq mi (9.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.59 sq mi (9.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,444 |
| • Density | 914.56/sq mi (353.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78746
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-77632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412223 |
West Lake Hills is a small city in Travis County, Texas, United States. Many people call it "Westlake." In 2020, about 3,444 people lived there.
The city started in 1953 and grew quickly in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a suburb of Austin, located just west of the main part of Austin.
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History of West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills was founded by a person named Emmett Shelton in 1953. He was very important in planning how the city would grow. There is even a bridge named after him, the Emmett Shelton Bridge. This bridge helps connect West Lake Hills with the city of Austin.
Geography of West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills is located in Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 9.31 square kilometers (3.59 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 714 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,488 | 108.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,166 | 45.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,542 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,116 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,063 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,444 | 12.4% | |
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The population of West Lake Hills has grown over the years.
- In 1960, there were 714 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 3,444 people.
In 2020, there were 1,193 households and 1,002 families living in the city. Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 43 years old.
Education in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills is special because it is the only city completely within the Eanes Independent School District. This school district includes several schools that students in West Lake Hills attend:
- Eanes Elementary School
- Bridge Point Elementary School
- Barton Creek Elementary School
- Cedar Creek Elementary School
- Forest Trail Elementary School
- Valley View Elementary School
- Hill Country Middle School
- West Ridge Middle School
- Westlake High School
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