West Columbia, TX Demographics
A map of West Columbia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,029 | 55.7% |
Hispanic | 902 | 24.8% |
Black | 563 | 15.5% |
Multiracial | 105 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 27 | 0.7% |
Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
West Columbia, Texas had a population of 3,644 in 2020. It was 55.7% White, 15.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 24.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is the 504th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Columbia's White Population
2,029 residents of West Columbia identify as White, or 55.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Columbia larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #897 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more White than neighboring Holiday Lakes (28.7% White). West Columbia is less White than neighboring East Columbia (72.7% White), Wild Peach Village (69.9% White), Sweeny (60% White), and Brazoria (62.6% White).
West Columbia's Black Population
563 residents of West Columbia identify as Black, or 15.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #208 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Black than neighboring East Columbia (0.8% Black), Wild Peach Village (6.8% Black), Brazoria (9.8% Black), and Holiday Lakes (1.2% Black). West Columbia is less Black than neighboring Sweeny (16.2% Black).
West Columbia's Asian Population
18 residents of West Columbia identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #753 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Holiday Lakes (0.2% Asian). West Columbia is less Asian than neighboring East Columbia (2.3% Asian), Wild Peach Village (0.6% Asian), and Sweeny (0.6% Asian).
West Columbia's Hispanic Population
902 residents of West Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 24.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Columbia less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #1029 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring East Columbia (17.2% Hispanic), Wild Peach Village (18% Hispanic), Sweeny (19.2% Hispanic), and Brazoria (21.6% Hispanic). West Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Holiday Lakes (67.9% Hispanic).
West Columbia's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of West Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sweeny (0.4% Native American/Other), and Holiday Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other). West Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Columbia (0.8% Native American/Other), Wild Peach Village (1.1% Native American/Other), and Brazoria (0.8% Native American/Other).
West Columbia's Multiracial Population
105 residents of West Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, West Columbia is ranked #951 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Holiday Lakes (1.5% Multiracial). West Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring East Columbia (6.3% Multiracial), Wild Peach Village (3.5% Multiracial), Sweeny (3.5% Multiracial), and Brazoria (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.