West Columbia is a city located in Brazoria County Texas. West Columbia has a 2024 population of 3,610. West Columbia is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,633 in 2020.
The average household income in West Columbia is $74,027 with a poverty rate of 9.13%. The median age in West Columbia is 40.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,575 | 70.72% |
| Other race | 525 | 14.42% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 5.93% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 135 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,384 | 2.63 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 773 | 3.32 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 495 | 1.27 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 116 | 3.82 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 18.16% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 14.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 182 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 462 | 19.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 7.32% |
| Some College | 500 | 21.27% |
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 | 1,299 | 1,144 | 475 |
| Hispanic | 820 | 468 | 16 |
| Other Race | 300 | 99 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 103 | 5 |
| Black | 121 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 118 | 118 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,268 | $65,461 | $60,060 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,487 | $0 | $26,974 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,392 | $0 | $22,838 |
| Overall | $38,438 | $46,250 | $26,326 |
| Some College | $44,531 | $0 | $0 |
$38,438
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$26,326
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.48% of West Columbia residents speak only English, while 32.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,874 | 164 | 8.75% |
| Other | 525 | 146 | 27.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,416 | 146 | 10.31% |
| Multiple | 160 | 22 | 13.75% |
9.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.14%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Columbia is Other, with 27.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Columbia is White, with 8.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.7% |
| Some College | 4.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.73% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.97% |
| Male Employed | 0.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,587 | $86,513 |
| Households | $70,086 | $74,027 |
| Married Families | $87,470 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,446 | $51,603 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 118 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 10.79% |
| White | 53 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
68.88%
Born in West Columbia
87.01%
Native Born
12.99%
Foreign Born
11.86%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
87.01% of West Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 68.88% having been born in Texas. 11.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,582 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 3,587 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 3,593 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 3,599 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 3,604 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 3,610 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 3,616 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 3,600 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 3,611 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 3,633 | -209 | -5.44% |
| 2019 | 3,842 | -43 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 3,885 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,899 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 3,889 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3,889 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 3,903 | 22 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 3,881 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 3,888 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3,888 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,897 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,255 | -117 | -2.68% |
| 1990 | 4,372 | 263 | 6.4% |
| 1980 | 4,109 | 774 | 23.21% |
| 1970 | 3,335 | 388 | 13.17% |
| 1960 | 2,947 | -635 | -17.73% |