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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

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