Matagorda County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48321 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,329 | — | #1,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,628 | -22.0% | #2,213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 | -38.7% | #1,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $999 | -14.1% | #995 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | +64.5% | #2,736 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Matagorda County has a population of 36,329, making it the #1,309 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Matagorda County is $58,628, ranking #2,213 out of 3,222 counties — 22.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.7% and unemployment stands at 8.7%.
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The median home value in Matagorda County is $172,900 (-38.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $999/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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82.1% of residents in Matagorda County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.4% below the national rate.
About Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County, Texas has a total population of 36,329, making it the 1,309th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Matagorda County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Matagorda County is $58,628, which ranks #2,213 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7%.
The median home value in Matagorda County is $172,900, 38.7% below the national median. Renters in Matagorda County pay a median gross rent of $999 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Matagorda County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Matagorda County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%).
All data for Matagorda County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.