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Mathis, TX
City in San Patricio County, Texas.
Population
4,308
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,299
ZIP codes
0
Mathis and its ZIP codes
Mathis at a glance
- Mathis is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,271 a year, 55% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,500 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for Mathis, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mathis, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,271
Poverty rate
29.5%
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,077), Honduran Americans (89), German Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Patricio County. PPP loans are for Mathis.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,297
21,467 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Mathis, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mathis, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,174
9.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mathis, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.1%
U.S. 33.3% +15.8 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
42.1%
U.S. 11.1% +31.0 pts
Cities near Mathis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paisano ParkCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideTown | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Edgewater EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake CityTown | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden AcresCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| TynanCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.5 |
| San PatricioCity | 8.8 mi | 3.8 |
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Orange GroveCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| SkidmoreCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.5 |
| St. PaulCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mathis, TX in?
- Mathis is in San Patricio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Mathis, TX?
- About 4,308 people live in Mathis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mathis?
- Nearby places include Paisano Park (2.4 mi), Lakeside (2.7 mi), Edgewater Estates (2.7 mi), Lake City (4 mi), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023