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West Columbia, TX

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Population
3,636
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
33 ft
Median Home Value
$140,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$964/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,490
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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West Columbia in context.

OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityAngleton, Texas14 miles away · 21,295 residents.

About West Columbia

West Columbia is a historic city in Brazoria County, Texas, operating within the Greater Houston region. Founded in 1826 by Josiah Hughes Bell and famous for serving as the first capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the community of approximately 3,621 is served by the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District locally.

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Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+98.8ratingLow PopulationA96.9rating

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