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West Columbia

Texas · 3,644 residents · 2.608 sq mi
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West Columbia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,949. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,644
−14%since 2000
from 4,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Columbia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,949
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,251
+68%since 2000
from $15,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,578)
Black19.3%(823)
Hispanic / Latino18%(768)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(2,914)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(2,029)
Black15.5%(563)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(902)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0.9%(32)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,651)
Diversity Score
73
+6%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Columbia, Texas?

West Columbia, Texas has about 3,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Columbia, Texas earns about $66,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Columbia, Texas expensive?

In West Columbia, Texas, the median home is worth about $113,500, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in West Columbia, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Columbia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Columbia, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in West Columbia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Columbia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Columbia, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 728 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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