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West Columbia : Texas

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West Columbia is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,255. The first Congress of the Republic of Texas was convened there in October 1836 (it was then named simply Columbia).

Geography
West Columbia is located at 29°8′29″ North, 95°38′49″ West (29.141513, -95.647016)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 km˛ (2.6 mi˛). 6.6 km˛ (2.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,255 people, 1,607 households, and 1,099 families residing in the city. The population density is 641.7/km˛ (1,661.9/mi˛). There are 1,755 housing units at an average density of 264.7/km˛ (685.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 70.15% White, 19.51% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.83% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 18.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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