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West Columbia

County:
Brazoria County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.608
State:
Texas

West Columbia is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas. West Columbia has a 2026 population of 3,639. West Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,632 in 2020.

The median household income in West Columbia is $43,490 with a poverty rate of 14.63%. The median age in West Columbia is 39.2 years: 28.9 years for males, and 48.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.8 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,395
Density (mi²)
3 0.08%
Growth

West Columbia Population

West Columbia Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,63930.08%
20253,636-11-0.3%
20243,647200.55%
20233,627250.69%
20223,602-9-0.25%
20213,611-23-0.63%
20203,632-210-5.47%
20193,842-43-1.11%
20183,885-14-0.36%
20173,899100.26%
20163,88900%
20153,889-14-0.36%
20143,903220.57%
20133,881-7-0.18%
20123,88800%
20113,888-9-0.23%
20103,897-8-0.2%
20004,255-117-2.68%
19904,3722636.4%
19804,10977423.21%
19703,33538813.17%
19602,94700%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 28.9 years

West Columbia Adults

There are 2,803 adults, (770 of whom are seniors) in West Columbia.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,084 (57.6%)
Male: 1,537 (42.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Columbia includes 49.57% White, 21.84% Black or African American, 6.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,79549.57%
Black or African American79121.84%
Two or more races65518.09%
Other race2436.71%
Native American982.71%
Asian391.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races50613.97%
White2687.4%
Other race2436.71%
Native American982.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52742.17%
Black or African American79121.84%
Two or more races1494.11%
Asian391.08%

West Columbia Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Columbia's average per capita income is $19,632. Household income levels show a median of $43,490. The poverty rate stands at 14.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$67,422-
Families$47,841$76,390
Households$43,490$67,746
Non Families$38,444$51,811

$19,632

Average Income

$43,490

Median Household Income

14.63%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)