West Columbia, TX Profile
West Columbia, TX, population 4,203, is located
in Texas's Brazoria county,
about 46.1 miles from Pasadena and 46.1 miles from Houston.
Through the 90's West Columbia's population has declined by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Columbia has stayed about the same. Since 2005 West Columbia's population has grown by about 1%.
West Columbia's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Texas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Columbia tend to be lower than Texas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 70% |
| African American | 20% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 10% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,255 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,237 | -0.42% |
| 2002 | 4,262 | 0.59% |
| 2003 | 4,236 | -0.61% |
| 2004 | 4,225 | -0.26% |
| 2005 | 4,168 | -1.35% |
| 2006 | 4,147 | -0.50% |
| 2007 | 4,172 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 4,158 | -0.34% |
| 2009 | 4,203 | 1.08% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $31,115 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 345 |
| 2002 | 293 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 184 |
| 2005 | 276 |
| 2006 | 115 |
| 2007 | 237 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 671 |
| 2010 | 478 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 |
1 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,413 |
| 2002 | 2,723 |
| 2003 | 3,086 |
| 2004 | 2,227 |
| 2005 | 2,344 |
| 2006 | 2,454 |
| 2007 | 2,182 |
| 2008 | 1,479 |
| 2009 | 1,509 |
| 2010 | 1,840 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
32 |
71 |
2 |
| 2002 |
38 |
71 |
12 |
| 2003 |
51 |
77 |
7 |
| 2004 |
35 |
59 |
3 |
| 2005 |
24 |
75 |
3 |
| 2006 |
19 |
83 |
5 |
| 2007 |
30 |
59 |
3 |
| 2008 |
8 |
49 |
5 |
| 2009 |
21 |
38 |
4 |
| 2010 |
15 |
55 |
7 |
Location
| Elevation | 33 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.6 Square Miles |
