Matagorda County, Texas

Total Population: 36,274

County Seat: Bay City

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Median Home Value

$162,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,174

Across all households

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino43.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)42.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.1%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.7%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.7%

No Health Insurance

17.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,174

Mean Household Income

$73,895

Per Capita Income

$30,189

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$162,200

Median Rent

$998/mo

Total Housing Units

18,871

Owner-Occupied

68.7%

Renter-Occupied

31.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.4%

Married Couple Households

47.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

81.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48321.