West Columbia, Texas

West Columbia: city in Texas, United States

About

West Columbia is a city located in the county of Brazoria in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,905 and a population density of 585 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,830 inhabitants.

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Location of West Columbia on Texas map.

Quick Facts about West Columbia

Population 3,830 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
County Brazoria County
Postal code 77486
Phone Area Codes 979
Area 6.68 km2
Latitude & Longitude 29.1439,-95.6452
Altitude 36 feet / 11 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 10:54:46 (30th April 2026)
Density 574 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.96% (2010-2020)
Weather 86℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

West Columbia is located at 29°8'38"N 95°38'43"W (29.1438600, -95.6452200).

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Weather

86°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph E Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

According to census records, the population of West Columbia decreased by 1.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,905 - census
2011 3,885 -0.51% estimation process
2012 3,885 0% estimation process
2013 3,876 -0.23% estimation process
2014 3,897 0.54% estimation process
2015 3,887 -0.26% estimation process
2016 3,883 -0.1% estimation process
2017 3,890 0.18% estimation process
2018 3,872 -0.46% estimation process
2019 3,830 -1.1% estimation process
2020 3,830 0% estimation process
West Columbia zip code is 77486. County name: Brazoria, County fips: 48039
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Services and Civic Places in West Columbia

1West Columbia City Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

512 E Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486 View details

Phone: +19793453123 | Website available

People born in West Columbia (6)

People born in West Columbia, including Player of football Charlie Davis, American-football player Charlie Johnson, football player Jim Ray Smith, .

More notable people

  • Seth Romero (baseball player (1996-)) he was born in 19/04/1996
  • Annette Finnigan (American suffragist and philanthropist) she was born in 01/01/1837
  • Andres Ibarguen (colombian-American basketball player) he was born in 14/02/1996

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to West Columbia, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
223506 Brazosport College Lake Jackson (TX) 77566-3199

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to West Columbia, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
HOG Houston, TX 2121 Main Street BUS
HOS Houston 902 Washington Ave. RAIL
GLS Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas 25th St. and Strand St. BUS
PVW Prairie View, TX 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n BUS

Closest post offices linked to West Columbia.

Post Office Name City ZIP
West Columbia Post Office West Columbia (TX) 77486

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Brazoria County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brazoria County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
Pearland 123,562 The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
Alvin 27,140 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Lake Jackson 27,063 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Angleton 19,521 City in Texas, USA
Manvel 13,867 City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
Freeport 12,126 City in Texas
Clute 11,724 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Richwood 4,015 City in West Virginia, United States
Sweeny 3,618 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Brazoria 3,063 City in Texas, USA
Wild Peach Village 2,452 Census designated place
Jones Creek 2,062 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America
Iowa Colony 1,822 Village in the United States
Danbury 1,757 City in Texas
Brookside Village 1,582 City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Holiday Lakes 1,225 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

West Columbia distances to largest Texas cities