East Columbia is a CDP located in Brazoria County Texas. East Columbia has a 2024 population of 182. East Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 28.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 142 in 2020.
The average household income in East Columbia is $59,430 with a poverty rate of 25%. The median age in East Columbia is 45.4 years: 45 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 69 | 2.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 41 | 2.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 6 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
2.38
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 4.08% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 16.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 18 | 12.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 26.53% |
| Some College | 46 | 31.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 102 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.19%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75% of East Columbia residents speak only English, while 25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39 | 39 | 100% |
25%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.56%
Male Poverty Rate
23.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Columbia is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Columbia is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86.67% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $62,273 |
| Households | - | $59,430 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 8.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.3%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.03%
Born in East Columbia
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of East Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 91.03% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 182 | 13 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 169 | 13 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 156 | -22 | -12.36% |
| 2021 | 178 | 36 | 25.35% |
| 2020 | 142 | 0 | 0% |