Palacios, Texas
Palacios: City in Matagorda County, Texas, United States
About
Palacios is a city located in the county of Matagorda in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,718 and a population density of 350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,545 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1902.
Quick Facts about Palacios
| Population : | 4,545 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Matagorda County |
| Postal code : | 77465 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 361 |
| Area : | 13.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1903 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:38:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 337 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palacios is located at 28°42'29"N 96°13'3"W (28.7080500, -96.2174700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palacios decreased by 3.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,718 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,693 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,663 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,647 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,616 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,612 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,654 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,609 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,546 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,535 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,545 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Palacios (4)
People born in Palacios, including Catholic bishop Daniel E. Flores, baseball player and coach Monty Stratton, judge Priscilla Owen, .
List
- Nelson Crisanto (Honduran amateur wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1976
Post offices near Palacios
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pala Post Office | Palacios (TX) | 77465 |
Other cities in Matagorda County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matagorda County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 17,535 | City in Texas |
| Van Vleck | 1,844 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Palacios distances to largest Texas cities
