Matagorda County's estimated 2026 population is 36,736 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Matagorda County is the 87th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,706 and has seen a growth of 0.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 27,045 adults, (6,607 of whom are seniors) in Matagorda County.
Female: 18,548 (51.1%)
Male: 17,781 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Matagorda County includes 52.54% White, 16.46% other race, 10.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,089 | 52.54% |
| Two or more races | 6,717 | 18.49% |
| Other race | 5,979 | 16.46% |
| Black or African American | 3,750 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 650 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.04% |
Matagorda County's average per capita income is $44,427. Household income levels show a median of $58,628. The poverty rate stands at 20.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,099 | - |
| Families | $70,266 | $92,034 |
| Households | $58,628 | $78,037 |
| Non Families | $38,583 | $47,731 |
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