West Columbia City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 4255 people, 1607 households, and 1099 families residing in the city. The population density was 1661.9 people per square mile (641.66/kmē), it is the 258th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 1755 housing units at an average density of 685.5 per square mile (264.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city Age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 117.7 females. The median age was 34.9 years, The median age of males was 33.3 years, for females the median age was 36.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2985 White, 830 Black or African American, 17 American Indian, 16 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 73 from two or more races and 333 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $31115, it is the 776th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38090, it is Texas's 710th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15647, it is Texas's 672nd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $19939, The median income for males was $26035 versus $15910 for females.
In 2000, 1143 pupils and students, of which 52.49% are male and 47.51% are female, 26.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.27% nursery or pri school, 8.4% kindergarten, 45.58% elementary school, 25.11% high school and 11.64% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4255 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4262 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4260 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4245 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4272 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4247 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4238 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4182 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4161 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4188 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4183 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 75 | 31 | 106 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 46 | 96 |
| Elementary school | 297 | 224 | 521 |
| High school | 121 | 166 | 287 |
| College or graduate school | 57 | 76 | 133 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia city, Texas | $31115 | $38090 | $15647 |
| Brazoria County, Texas | $48632 | $55282 | $20021 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |