Westway, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westway, Texas
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El Terre
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Location of Westway, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,986 ft (1,215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,811 |
| • Density | 2,530/sq mi (977/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
79835
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| FIPS code | 48-78016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409577 |
Westway is a small community in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one with its own local government. In 2020, about 3,811 people lived there. Westway is part of the larger El Paso area. It is located near Interstate 10, which is a major highway. It's also only about 2 miles from the border between New Mexico and Texas.
Where is Westway Located?
Westway is located in the western part of Texas. It covers a total area of about 3.9 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Westway?
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| 2020 | 3,811 | — | |
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The United States government counts everyone living in the country every ten years. This count is called a census. The most recent census in 2020 showed that 3,811 people lived in Westway. There were 1,092 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Most people living in Westway are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 96% of the population. Other groups include White, Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people.
Learning in Westway
The Canutillo Independent School District serves the students in Westway. This school district helps make sure kids get a good education.
- Elementary School: Young students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade attend Davenport Elementary School. This school is located right in the Westway community.
- Middle School: After elementary school, students go to Alderete Middle School in Canutillo for sixth to eighth grades.
- High School: For high school, students attend Canutillo High School. Some students might also qualify to attend Northwest High School. This is a special "early-college magnet high school" where students can earn college credits while still in high school.
See also
- In Spanish: Westway (Texas) para niños
