CITY · 2020 ACS
East Columbia
Texas · 128 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2021, a loss of 50 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 65.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202496
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance100%
Education & health services100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(93)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(22)
Asian2.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.3%(57)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
38.7%
−21.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Columbia, Texas?
East Columbia, Texas has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is East Columbia, Texas expensive?
In East Columbia, Texas, the median home is worth about $9,999.
How educated are people in East Columbia, Texas?
About 16.2% 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 65.5% of people in East Columbia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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