Matagorda County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 36,596 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Matagorda County, Texas is the 87th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,706 and has seen a growth of -0.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,781 | 237 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 37,544 | 237 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 37,307 | 237 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 37,070 | 237 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 36,833 | 237 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 36,596 | 237 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 36,359 | 237 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 36,122 | -217 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 36,339 | 52 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 36,287 | -368 | -1% |
| 2019 | 36,655 | 72 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 36,583 | -265 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 36,848 | -295 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 37,143 | 396 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 36,747 | 284 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 36,463 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 36,483 | -51 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 36,534 | -141 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 36,675 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 36,706 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 36,928 | -900 | -2.38% |
| 1980 | 37,828 | 9,915 | 35.52% |
| 1970 | 27,913 | 2,169 | 8.43% |
| 1960 | 25,744 | 4,185 | 19.41% |
| 1950 | 21,559 | 1,493 | 7.44% |
| 1940 | 20,066 | 2,388 | 13.51% |
| 1930 | 17,678 | 1,089 | 6.56% |
| 1920 | 16,589 | 2,995 | 22.03% |
| 1910 | 13,594 | 7,497 | 122.96% |
| 1900 | 6,097 | 2,112 | 53% |
| 1890 | 3,985 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 1880 | 3,940 | 563 | 16.67% |
| 1870 | 3,377 | -77 | -2.23% |
| 1860 | 3,454 | 1,330 | 62.62% |
| 1850 | 2,124 | -35,657 | -94.38% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,954 | 57.8% |
| Other race | 6,637 | 18.31% |
| Two or more races | 4,318 | 11.91% |
| Black or African American | 3,574 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 628 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.17% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,073 | 2.55 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 6,942 | 3.22 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 4,420 | 1.06 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 1,836 | 3.4 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 875 | 3.04 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,040 | 8.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,953 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,322 | 13.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,638 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 6,760 | 28.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,366 | 9.95% |
| Some College | 5,709 | 24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,223 | 10,516 | 3,406 |
| Hispanic | 8,999 | 5,839 | 1,106 |
| Other Race | 4,049 | 2,546 | 360 |
| 2+ Races | 2,445 | 1,761 | 357 |
| Black | 2,245 | 1,747 | 199 |
| Asian | 426 | 385 | 176 |
| Islander | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 60 | 44 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,740 | $78,423 | $48,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,625 | $39,545 | $74,028 |
| High School Graduate | $41,017 | $45,566 | $20,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,571 | $39,127 | $16,435 |
| Overall | $41,787 | $48,292 | $28,732 |
| Some College | $41,734 | $49,814 | $29,085 |
$41,787
Average Earnings
$48,292
Average Male
$28,732
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.17% of Matagorda County, Texas residents speak only English, while 28.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,948 | 4,702 | 29.48% |
| Other | 6,625 | 2,406 | 36.32% |
| Black | 3,460 | 1,567 | 45.29% |
| White | 14,773 | 1,389 | 9.4% |
| Multiple | 4,292 | 486 | 11.32% |
| Asian | 628 | 55 | 8.76% |
| Islander | 80 | 48 | 60% |
21.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.15%
Male Poverty Rate
24.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Islander, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Asian, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.51% |
| High School | 19.05% |
| Some College | 14.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.08% |
| Female Employed | 13.3% |
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,689 | $83,921 |
| Households | $56,412 | $73,260 |
| Married Families | $86,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,731 | $46,586 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
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
2,371
Number of Veterans
2,090
Male Veterans
281
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 824 |
| Second Gulf War | 577 |
| First Gulf War | 499 |
| Korea | 106 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 825 |
| 65 to 74 | 694 |
| 75+ | 381 |
| 55 to 64 | 334 |
| 18 to 34 | 137 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,579 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic | 519 | 4.87% |
| Black | 360 | 13.9% |
| Other Race | 226 | 4.73% |
| 2+ Races | 206 | 7.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
73.92%
Born in Matagorda County, Texas
89.05%
Native Born
10.95%
Foreign Born
6.9%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
89.05% of Matagorda County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 73.92% having been born in Texas. 6.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.