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Palacios, TX
City in Matagorda County, Texas.
Population
4,388
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
804
ZIP codes
0
Palacios and its ZIP codes
Palacios at a glance
- Palacios is about 7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,620 a year, 33% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,800 (46% below Texas) and median rent is $785 a month.
Local data for Palacios, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palacios, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,620
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,791), French Americans (91), Vietnamese Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Palacios.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
How people get to work
Palacios, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit7.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palacios, 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
92° / 46°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palacios, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
25.5%
U.S. 11.1% +14.4 pts
Cities near Palacios
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| MatagordaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| La WardCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| Point ComfortCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Port O'ConnorCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Bay CityCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Port LavacaCity | 26 mi | 10.2 |
| GanadoCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palacios, TX in?
- Palacios is in Matagorda County, Texas.
- What is the population of Palacios, TX?
- About 4,388 people live in Palacios, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palacios?
- Nearby places include Blessing (11 mi), Matagorda (15 mi), Midfield (15 mi), La Ward (18 mi), Markham (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023