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Matagorda

Texas · 182 residents · 1.844 sq mi
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Matagorda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,145. Population has fallen 39% since 2023, a loss of 116 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 75.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

182
−39%since 2023
from 298 in 2023
2010 – 2024
99 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 162 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
145256368479590201020202024Matagorda
2024182
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,145
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $13,565 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$10,182
−29%since 2023
from $14,421 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
75.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.413
−24%since 2023
from 0.547 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$380,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
0.0% rent
62.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
73.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
26.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.3%(75)
41
+100%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

63.6%
+37.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
30.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

69.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
30.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
45.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
38.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Matagorda, Texas?

Matagorda, Texas has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matagorda, Texas?

The typical household in Matagorda, Texas earns about $14,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matagorda, Texas expensive?

In Matagorda, Texas, the median home is worth about $380,000.

How educated are people in Matagorda, Texas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Matagorda, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matagorda, Texas?

About 75.3% of people in Matagorda, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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