Matagorda County, Texas Population 2022
Matagorda County, Texas's estimated population is 36,874 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Matagorda County, Texas is the 87th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 36,709 and has seen a growth of 0.45% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,124 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,454 | 1,330 | 62.62% |
| 1870 | 3,377 | -77 | -2.23% |
| 1880 | 3,940 | 563 | 16.67% |
| 1890 | 3,985 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 1900 | 6,097 | 2,112 | 53.00% |
| 1910 | 13,594 | 7,497 | 122.96% |
| 1920 | 16,589 | 2,995 | 22.03% |
| 1930 | 17,678 | 1,089 | 6.56% |
| 1940 | 20,066 | 2,388 | 13.51% |
| 1950 | 21,559 | 1,493 | 7.44% |
| 1960 | 25,744 | 4,185 | 19.41% |
| 1970 | 27,913 | 2,169 | 8.43% |
| 1980 | 37,828 | 9,915 | 35.52% |
| 1990 | 36,928 | -900 | -2.38% |
| 2010 | 36,709 | -219 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 36,681 | -28 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 36,544 | -137 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 36,500 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 36,478 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 36,766 | 288 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 37,088 | 322 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 36,805 | -283 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 36,566 | -239 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 36,643 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 36,720 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 36,797 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 36,874 | 77 | 0.21% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,322 | 63.39% |
| Black or African American | 3,842 | 10.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 98 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 703 | 1.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 6,934 | 18.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1,719 | 4.67% |
Matagorda County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,900 | 2.62 | 70.5 |
| Married | 7,021 | 3.3 | 84.2 |
| Male | 614 | 3.56 | 71.5 |
| Female | 1,639 | 3.82 | 45 |
| Non Family | 4,626 | 1.05 | 58.6 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,612 | 10.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,707 | 7.08% |
| High School Graduate | 7,201 | 29.88% |
| Some College | 6,043 | 25.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,828 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,112 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,594 | 6.61% |
Matagorda County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 480 | 425 | 145 |
| White | 11,986 | 11,294 | 3,233 |
| 2+ Races | 889 | 675 | 197 |
| Black | 2,345 | 1,911 | 319 |
| Hispanic | 8,852 | 5,714 | 1,007 |
| Other Race | 4,285 | 2,484 | 479 |
| Native American | 82 | 56 | 2 |
| Islander | 151 | 151 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.21%.
$36,505
Average Earnings
$43,799
Average Male
$26,145
Average Female
Matagorda County, Texas Language by Age
Matagorda County, Texas Language
69.98% of Matagorda County, Texas residents speak only English, while 30.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.35% of the population.
Matagorda County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 173 | 142 | 82.08% |
| Black | 3,784 | 1,415 | 37.39% |
| Hispanic | 15,764 | 3,342 | 21.20% |
| Asian | 697 | 128 | 18.36% |
| White | 15,587 | 1,492 | 9.57% |
| Other | 1,913 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,706 | 138 | 8.09% |
17.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
19.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Matagorda County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Islander, with 82.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Multiple, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.78%.
Matagorda County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Matagorda County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Matagorda County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Matagorda County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,793 | 10.16% |
| Black | 323 | 11.16% |
| Native American | 17 | 17.35% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.67% |
| Other Race | 418 | 8.61% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 3.94% |
| Hispanic | 642 | 6.13% |
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by Education
12.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.11%
Born in Matagorda County, Texas
89.97%
Native Born
10.03%
Foreign Born
6.31%
Non Citizen
3.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.97% of Matagorda County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 76.11% having been born in Texas. 6.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990