West Columbia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,631
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$41,985
Median Income
$29,141 per capita
$138,200
Home Value
$273,094 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,985 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,631
Census 2023
Population Density
1,391
per square mile
Land Area
2.6
square miles (6.7 km²)
Median Age
36.4 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 19.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 31.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57.1%
Black
19.6%
Hispanic
31.9%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 32.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.9%
Spanish
32.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.4%
Veterans
4.7%
22% below US avg (6%)
Disability
32.9%
153% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.4%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.6%
105% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.416
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,631 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,391 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 42.3% |
| Female | 57.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 19.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 78.9% |
| Spanish | 32.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.4% |
| Veterans | 4.7% |
| Disability | 32.9% |
| Health Insurance | 82.4% |
| Uninsured | 17.6% |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.416 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |