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Wadsworth, TX
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas.
Population
366
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
0
Wadsworth and its ZIP codes
Wadsworth at a glance
- Wadsworth is 58% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Wadsworth, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Wadsworth.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Wadsworth, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wadsworth, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Wadsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatagordaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Bay CityCity | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| SargentCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PalaciosCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| SweenyCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10 |
| BrazoriaCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| BolingCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wadsworth, TX in?
- Wadsworth is in Matagorda County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wadsworth, TX?
- About 366 people live in Wadsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wadsworth?
- Nearby places include Matagorda (9.3 mi), Bay City (12 mi), Markham (12 mi), Van Vleck (14 mi), Sargent (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023