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East Columbia

Texas · 96 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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East Columbia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,357. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 39 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−29%since 2023
from 135 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 216 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8811213716218620202024East Columbia
202496
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,357
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,125
+14%since 2023
from $35,147 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−12%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−14%since 2023
from 24.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
40.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Columbia, Texas?

East Columbia, Texas has about 96 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Columbia, Texas?

The typical household in East Columbia, Texas earns about $115,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in East Columbia, Texas?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Columbia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Columbia, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in East Columbia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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