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Matagorda, TX
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas.
Population
182
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Matagorda and its ZIP codes
Local data for Matagorda, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Matagorda.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,644
11,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,823
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Matagorda, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,405
15.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 44°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matagorda, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Matagorda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PalaciosCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| SargentCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.5 |
| Bay CityCity | 20 mi | 9.3 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.3 |
| SweenyCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matagorda, TX in?
- Matagorda is in Matagorda County, Texas.
- What is the population of Matagorda, TX?
- About 182 people live in Matagorda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matagorda?
- Nearby places include Wadsworth (9.3 mi), Palacios (15 mi), Markham (19 mi), Blessing (20 mi), Sargent (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023