Matagorda County's estimated 2026 population is 36,329 with a growth rate of -0.09% 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 -1.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Matagorda County includes 55.94% White, 17.11% other race, 10.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (55.94%)
Other race (17.11%)
Two or more races (14.27%)
Black or African American (10.5%)
Asian (1.73%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,293 | 55.94% |
| Other race | 6,206 | 17.11% |
| Two or more races | 5,178 | 14.27% |
| Black or African American | 3,810 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 626 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Matagorda County's average per capita income is $42,251. Household income levels show a median of $55,174. The poverty rate stands at 21.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,190 | - |
| Families | $70,918 | $85,935 |
| Households | $55,174 | $73,895 |
| Non Families | $33,024 | $45,331 |
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