Matagorda County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Matagorda County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48321
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 321
Geography
- Land Area
- 1093.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 519.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1612.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 28.774760
- Longitude
- -96.001532
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,328
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,649
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,692 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 13,635 | 40.9% |
| White | 15,132 | 45.4% |
| Black | 3,462 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 396 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,945 | 64.7% |
| Hispanic | 8,706 | 35.3% |
| White | 12,517 | 50.8% |
| Black | 2,681 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 461 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 256 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,329
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,976
- Poverty Rate
- 20.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,453
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,089 | 52.5% |
| Black | 3,750 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 650 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,309
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,563 | 28.8% |
| Republican | 8,573 | 44.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,173 | 26.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,256 | 47.9% |
| Female | 10,049 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,731 | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,612 | 29.1% |
| Black | 1,183 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 489 | 2.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,045
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,133 | 57.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,509 | 26.9% |
| Black | 501 | 42.3% |
| Asian | 169 | 34.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,379 | 47.3% |
| Female | 4,666 | 46.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,522 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,370 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,058
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,695
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $980
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.