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Bay City

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.268
State:
Texas

Bay City is a city located in Matagorda County, Texas. Bay City has a 2026 population of 17,471. It is also the county seat of Matagorda County. Bay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,048 in 2020.

17.5K
Total Population
1,885
Density (mi²)
-123 -0.7%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)