Matagorda County's 2026 population is estimated at 36,329, reflecting a -0.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Matagorda County is the 87th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,706 and has grown -1.03% since 2010.
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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