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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 2025 population of 3,604. West Columbia is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,633 in 2020.

The average household income in West Columbia is $73,632 with a poverty rate of 11.12%.The median age in West Columbia is 36.4 years: 28.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.

3.6K
Total Population
1,382
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.17%
Growth

West Columbia Population

West Columbia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Columbia includes 57.15% White, 19.55% Black or African American, 6.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (57.1%)

Black or African American (19.6%)

Two or more races (12.8%)

Other race (7.0%)

Native American (2.8%)

Asian (0.7%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,07557.15%
Black or African American71019.55%
Two or more races46612.83%
Other race2536.97%
Native American1002.75%
Asian270.74%

West Columbia Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Columbia's average per capita income is $20,801. Household income levels show a median of $41,985. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.

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$87,386-
Families$61,771$84,748
Households$41,985$73,632
Non Families$37,988$49,808

$20,801

Average Income

$41,985

Median Household Income

11.12%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)