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.

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,075	57.15%
Black or African American	710	19.55%
Two or more races	466	12.83%
Other race	253	6.97%
Native American	100	2.75%
Asian	27	0.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Columbia Marital Status

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