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Matagorda County, Texas Population 2021
Matagorda County, Texas's estimated population is 36,797 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 0.24% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,797 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 36,720 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 36,643 | 77 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 36,566 | -239 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 36,805 | -283 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 37,088 | 322 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 36,766 | 288 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 36,478 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 36,500 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 36,544 | -137 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 36,681 | -28 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 36,709 | -219 | -0.59% |
| 1990 | 36,928 | -900 | -2.38% |
| 1980 | 37,828 | 9,915 | 35.52% |
| 1970 | 27,913 | 2,169 | 8.43% |
| 1960 | 25,744 | 4,185 | 19.41% |
| 1950 | 21,559 | 1,493 | 7.44% |
| 1940 | 20,066 | 2,388 | 13.51% |
| 1930 | 17,678 | 1,089 | 6.56% |
| 1920 | 16,589 | 2,995 | 22.03% |
| 1910 | 13,594 | 7,497 | 122.96% |
| 1900 | 6,097 | 2,112 | 53.00% |
| 1890 | 3,985 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 1880 | 3,940 | 563 | 16.67% |
| 1870 | 3,377 | -77 | -2.23% |
| 1860 | 3,454 | 1,330 | 62.62% |
| 1850 | 2,124 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.21%
County Website
State
Founded
1836
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
36,709
Growth Since 2010
0.24%
Matagorda County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,145 | 68.38% |
| Some Other Race | 6,181 | 16.81% |
| Black or African American | 3,813 | 10.37% |
| Asian | 710 | 1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 664 | 1.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 141 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.33% |
Matagorda County, Texas Population by Race
Matagorda County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Matagorda County, Texas Population by Age
Matagorda County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,848 | 2.63 | 70.7 |
| Married | 7,180 | 3.29 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 4,586 | 1.06 | 62.5 |
| Female | 1,407 | 3.99 | 49.2 |
| Male | 675 | 3.39 | 49 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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Matagorda County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,672 | 11.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,013 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 7,614 | 31.59% |
| Some College | 5,907 | 24.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,693 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,064 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,139 | 4.73% |
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Matagorda County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Matagorda County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,132 | 11,265 | 3,119 |
| Hispanic | 8,669 | 5,272 | 754 |
| Other Race | 3,907 | 2,187 | 255 |
| Black | 2,416 | 2,057 | 241 |
| Asian | 436 | 382 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 314 | 279 | 62 |
| Islander | 109 | 109 | |
| Native American | 99 | 68 |
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 white people with a rate of 25.71%.
Matagorda County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,460
Average Earnings
$47,968
Average Male
$23,966
Average Female
Matagorda County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Matagorda County, Texas Language by Age
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Matagorda County, Texas Language
69.26% of Matagorda County, Texas residents speak only English, while 30.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.83% of the population.
Matagorda County, Texas Language
Matagorda County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,523 | 3,481 | 22.42% |
| White | 15,759 | 1,725 | 10.95% |
| Black | 3,766 | 1,402 | 37.23% |
| Other | 6,169 | 1,366 | 22.14% |
| Asian | 705 | 137 | 19.43% |
| Islander | 120 | 93 | 77.50% |
| Multiple | 654 | 46 | 7.03% |
| Native | 132 | 6 | 4.55% |
18.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
21.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Matagorda County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Islander, with 77.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matagorda County, Texas is Native, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.37%.
Matagorda County, Texas Poverty
Matagorda County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Matagorda County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Matagorda County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Matagorda County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Matagorda County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Matagorda County, Texas Marital Status
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by War
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,939 | 10.32% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 4.82% |
| Other Race | 208 | 4.74% |
| Black | 195 | 6.75% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 7.83% |
| Native American | 25 | 20.00% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.86% |
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by Race
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by Education
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8.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Matagorda County, Texas Veterans by Education
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58.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Matagorda County, Texas Employment by Age
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Matagorda County, Texas Employment by Race
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Matagorda County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.36%
Native Born
10.64%
Foreign Born
6.64%
Non Citizen
4.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.36% of Matagorda County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 75.19% having been born in Texas. 6.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Matagorda County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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