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 187 years ago in 1834.
Matagorda County Quick Facts
| 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% |
| Named for : | canebrakes |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital : | Bay City |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1834 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:11:48 (8th December 2021) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 64℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
Matagorda County map
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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
Matagorda County forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
- Official Website
Official website of Matagorda County
Matagorda County has 4 neighbours.
- Brazoria County county in Texas, United States
- Calhoun County county in Texas, United States
- Jackson County county in Texas, United States
- Wharton County county in Texas, United States
Demographics
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 |
Local Places in Matagorda County
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, you can see a list of people who born in Matagorda County.
Other places with the same name (1)
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
