Matagorda County Summary

Life in Matagorda County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Matagorda County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Matagorda County:

  • The population in Matagorda County is 36,251.

  • The median home value in Matagorda County is $199,424.

  • The median income in Matagorda County is $56,412.

  • The median rent in Matagorda County is $960.

  • The unemployment rate in Matagorda County is 6.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Matagorda County is 21.8%.

  • The average high in Matagorda County is 82.3° and there are 110.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Matagorda County

List Of Cities & Towns in Matagorda County

Bay City, TX Population 17,869

Palacios, TX Population 4,411

Markham, TX Population 1,222

Van Vleck, TX Population 1,049

Matagorda, TX Population 383

Blessing, TX Population 337

Map Of Matagorda County

Matagorda County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Matagorda County is 82.3°.

  • There are 83.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.0 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:41 hours of sun each day in Matagorda County.

StatMatagorda County
Mean High82.3
Nice Days83.03
Rainfall110.0
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:41
82.3°
Average High
110.0
Inches of Rain

Matagorda County Photos

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Matagorda County Demographics

Population over time in Matagorda County

The current population in Matagorda County is 36,251. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 36,323 -1.3%
2021 36,791 0.0%
2020 36,774 -

Gender in Matagorda County

  • Matagorda County is 49.6% female with 17,992 female residents.

  • Matagorda County is 50.4% male with 18,259 male residents.

Female
49.6% (17,992)
Male
50.4% (18,259)
Gender Matagorda County TX USA
Female 49.6% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Matagorda County

Matagorda County is:

  • 41.4% White with 14,992 White residents.

  • 9.7% African American with 3,514 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 628 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 80 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 247 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 734 Two Or More residents.

  • 44.2% Hispanic with 16,025 Hispanic residents.

White
41.4% (14,992)
African American
9.7% (3,514)
American Indian
0.1% (31)
Asian
1.7% (628)
Hawaiian
0.2% (80)
Other
0.7% (247)
Two Or More
2.0% (734)
Hispanic
44.2% (16,025)

Table: Matagorda County By Race

Race Matagorda County TX USA
White 41.4% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 9.7% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 44.2% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Matagorda County, Texas

  • 11.0% of households in Matagorda County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Matagorda County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Matagorda County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Matagorda County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Matagorda County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Matagorda County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Matagorda County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Matagorda County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Matagorda County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Matagorda County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.0% (3,997)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (2,423)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (2,833)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (2,908)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (4,093)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (6,012)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (4,801)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (5,381)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (2,176)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (1,622)
Income Matagorda County TX USA
Less than $10,000 11.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Matagorda County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Matagorda County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (3,625)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,262)
High School / GED
28% (10,150)
Some College
24% (8,700)
Associate's Degree
8% (2,900)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (5,075)
Master's Degree
6% (2,175)
Professional Degree
1% (362)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Matagorda County TX USA
< 9th Grade 10% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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