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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

128
−28%vs 2021
vs 178 in 2021
2020 – 2024
204 / sq mi
−28%vs 2021
vs 284 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.0
−21%vs 2021
vs 68.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8811213716218620202024East Columbia
202496
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,279
−9%vs 2021
vs $16,712 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
65.5%
+26.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services100%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$9,999
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
68.4%
−31.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
31.6% rent
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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)
44
−8%vs 2021
vs 48 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
38.7%
−21.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+41.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
13.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
8.5%
−10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−41.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
44.4%
−11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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