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CITY · 2010 ACS

Matagorda

Texas · 503 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 $29,792. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,600. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−9%vs 2011
vs 553 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
273 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 300 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+18%vs 2011
vs 45.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
145256368479590201020202024Matagorda
2024182
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,792
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,063 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,763
+17%vs 2011
vs $14,351 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information40.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−56.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
52.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−13%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(319)
Black4.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(203)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score66.3%(367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(426)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score35.7%(180)
Diversity Score
36
−46%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 13.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
34.7%
−14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
Female
45.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
Foreign born
21.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matagorda, Texas?

Matagorda, Texas has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matagorda, Texas?

The typical household in Matagorda, Texas earns about $29,792 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Matagorda, Texas?

About 11.3% 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 27.6% of people in Matagorda, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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