Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County: county in Texas, United States
About
Matagorda County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,702 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,725 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bay City. The county was created 192 years ago in 1834.
County Snapshot
Matagorda County at a glance
Matagorda County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Bay CityPopulation 17,535
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Quick Facts about Matagorda County
| Population | 36,725 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 4174 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 32% |
| Land as percent of area | 68% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.7857,-96.0040 |
| Named for | canebrakes |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital | Bay City |
| Establishment | March 06, 1834 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:32:24 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Matagorda County is located at 28°47'8"N 96°0'14"W (28.7856500, -96.0039800). It has 4 neighbors: Brazoria County, Calhoun County, Jackson County and Wharton County.
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The largest city of Matagorda County is Bay City with a population of 17,535. Other cities include and Palacios population 4,545. See all Matagorda County cities & populated places.
Matagorda County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matagorda County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 17,535 | City in Texas |
| Palacios | 4,545 | City in Matagorda County, Texas, United States |
| Van Vleck | 1,844 | Census designated place |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Matagorda County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Matagorda County increased by 0.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,702 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,681 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,544 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,500 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,478 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,766 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,088 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,805 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,566 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,643 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,725 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Matagorda County (2)
People born in Matagorda County, including law enforcement officer Charlie Siringo, lawyer and women's rights activist Hortense Sparks Ward, .
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