Bay City is a city located in Matagorda County Texas. Bay City has a 2024 population of 17,401. It is also the county seat of Matagorda County. Bay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,041 in 2020.
The average household income in Bay City is $68,634 with a poverty rate of 28.58%. The median age in Bay City is 31.8 years: 31.6 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bay City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,143 | 45.57% |
| Other race | 4,753 | 26.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,468 | 13.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,254 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.16% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,674 | 2.63 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 2,886 | 3.49 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 2,256 | 1.04 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Female | 1,302 | 3.45 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Male | 230 | 2.67 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,035 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 782 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,393 | 12.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 781 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 3,133 | 28.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,226 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 2,465 | 22.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,426 | 3,637 | 778 |
| White | 3,377 | 3,255 | 1,083 |
| Other Race | 2,875 | 1,812 | 277 |
| Black | 1,490 | 1,140 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 1,216 | 925 | 196 |
| Asian | 140 | 140 | 136 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 97.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,969 | $88,117 | $39,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,746 | $0 | $75,000 |
| High School Graduate | $31,765 | $34,336 | $16,761 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,650 | $38,118 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,106 | $46,250 | $25,722 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $61,448 | $27,041 |
$37,106
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$25,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.85% of Bay City residents speak only English, while 35.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,120 | 3,419 | 33.78% |
| Other | 4,741 | 1,736 | 36.62% |
| Black | 2,355 | 1,159 | 49.21% |
| Multiple | 2,233 | 446 | 19.97% |
| White | 4,393 | 381 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 190 | 55 | 28.95% |
28.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.75%
Male Poverty Rate
31.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bay City is Black, with 49.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bay City is White, with 8.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.58% |
| High School | 24.92% |
| Some College | 21.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.22% |
| Female Employed | 22.76% |
| Male Employed | 12.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,000 | $76,665 |
| Households | $50,212 | $68,634 |
| Married Families | $81,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,962 | $49,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
873
Number of Veterans
793
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 250 |
| Vietnam | 233 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 65 to 74 | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 5.25% |
| Other Race | 181 | 5.34% |
| Black | 154 | 8.85% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.82%
Born in Bay City
85.93%
Native Born
14.07%
Foreign Born
9.7%
Non Citizen
4.37%
Naturalized
85.93% of Bay City residents were born in the United States, with 75.82% having been born in Texas. 9.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,601 | -160 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 16,761 | -160 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 16,921 | -160 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 17,081 | -160 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 17,241 | -160 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 17,401 | -160 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 17,561 | 47 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 17,514 | -423 | -2.36% |
| 2021 | 17,937 | -104 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 18,041 | 500 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 17,541 | -49 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 17,590 | -171 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 17,761 | -161 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 17,922 | 169 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 17,753 | 238 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 17,515 | -74 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 17,589 | -74 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 17,663 | -105 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 17,768 | -40 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 17,808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,667 | 497 | 2.74% |
| 1990 | 18,170 | 333 | 1.87% |
| 1980 | 17,837 | 4,392 | 32.67% |
| 1970 | 13,445 | 1,789 | 15.35% |
| 1960 | 11,656 | 2,229 | 23.64% |
| 1950 | 9,427 | 2,833 | 42.96% |
| 1940 | 6,594 | 2,524 | 62.01% |
| 1930 | 4,070 | 616 | 17.83% |
| 1920 | 3,454 | 298 | 9.44% |
| 1910 | 3,156 | -13,445 | -80.99% |