Matagorda, TX

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Matagorda Overview

383
TOTAL POPULATION
179
MALE POPULATION
204
FEMALE POPULATION
87.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
62.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,297
PER CAPITA INCOME
$29,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
0.62
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
224
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Matagorda Zip Codes

Race in Matagorda

The most populous races in Matagorda are White / Caucasian (372 | 97.1%), Hispanic or Latino (38 | 9.9%), and Hawaiian / Pacific (11 | 2.9%).
Race in Matagorda
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific112.9%
Hispanic or Latino389.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian37297.1%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total383100.0%

Ancestry in Matagorda

The most populous ancestries reported in Matagorda are Irish (73 | 19.1%), German (56 | 14.6%), English (50 | 13.1%), Mexican (38 | 9.9%), and British (28 | 7.3%), together accounting for 64.0% of all Matagorda residents.
Ancestry in Matagorda
Ancestry# Population% Population
British287.3%
Czech256.5%
Dutch215.5%
English5013.1%
French184.7%
German5614.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro112.9%
Irish7319.1%
Mexican389.9%
Scotch-Irish287.3%
Scottish102.6%
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Immigrants in Matagorda

Immigrants in Matagorda
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Matagorda

Sex and Age in Matagorda

The most populous age groups in Matagorda are 60 to 64 Years (61 | 34.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (108 | 52.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Matagorda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years11 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years10 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years14 (7.8%)29 (14.2%)
50 to 54 Years31 (17.3%)18 (8.8%)
55 to 59 Years18 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years61 (34.1%)108 (52.9%)
65 to 69 Years11 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years23 (12.9%)15 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)25 (12.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Matagorda

Median Family Size in Matagorda

Median Family Size in Matagorda
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple124 (88.6%)1.90
Single Male/Father16 (11.4%)2.44
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families140 (100.0%)1.96

Median Household Size in Matagorda

Median Household Size in Matagorda
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple124 (52.1%)1.90
Single Male/Father16 (6.7%)2.44
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family98 (41.2%)1.11
Total Households238 (100.0%)1.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Matagorda

Out of a total of 238 households in Matagorda, 140 (58.8%) are family households, while 98 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 89.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Matagorda
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-89 (37.4%)
2-Person Households140 (58.8%)9 (3.8%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (58.8%)98 (41.2%)

Female Fertility in Matagorda

Fertility by Age in Matagorda

Female Fertility by Age in Matagorda
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Matagorda

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Matagorda
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Matagorda

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Matagorda
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Matagorda

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Matagorda
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Matagorda

Income Overview in Matagorda

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income383$21,297
Median Family Income140$29,167
Mean Family Income140$50,246
Median Household Income238$0
Mean Household Income238$37,367
Income Deficit140$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3830.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)383100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3830.62

Earnings by Sex in Matagorda

Earnings by Sex in Matagorda
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male123 (48.8%)$0
Female129 (51.2%)$0
Total252 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Matagorda

The most common earnings brackets in Matagorda are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (41 | 33.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (39 | 30.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Matagorda
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28 (22.8%)39 (30.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (8.9%)20 (15.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)14 (10.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (14.6%)18 (14.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99941 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)9 (7.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)29 (22.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Matagorda

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Matagorda
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,681$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Matagorda

Family Income Brackets in Matagorda

According to the Matagorda family income data, there are 39 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Matagorda
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003927.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991712.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993726.4%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991812.9%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992920.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Matagorda

2-person families (140 | 100.0%) account for the highest median family income in Matagorda with $29,167 per family, while 2-person families (140 | 100.0%) have the highest median income of $14,584 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Matagorda
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families140 (100.0%)$29,167
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total140 (100.0%)$29,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Matagorda

Family Income by Number of Earners in Matagorda
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16 (11.4%)$0
1 Earner38 (27.1%)$0
2 Earners86 (61.4%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total140 (100.0%)$29,167

Household Income in Matagorda

Household Income Brackets in Matagorda

With 104 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Matagorda, accounting for 43.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Matagorda
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010443.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999177.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993715.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992410.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992711.3%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992912.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Matagorda

The median household income in Matagorda is $0, with the highest median household income of $8,083 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 51 households (21.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Matagorda
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years19 (8.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years168 (70.6%)$0
65+ Years51 (21.4%)$8,083
Total238 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Matagorda

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Matagorda

With 37.4% poverty level for males and 55.4% for females among the residents of Matagorda, 25 to 34 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (100.0%) and 15 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Matagorda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years45 (57.0%)87 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years11 (32.4%)15 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)
Total67 (37.4%)113 (55.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Matagorda

According to the poverty statistics in Matagorda, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Matagorda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years45 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years34 (43.0%)21 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years23 (67.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (56.0%)
Total112 (62.6%)91 (44.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Matagorda

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Matagorda show that 45.2% or 56 of the total 124 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 45.2%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 45.2%, which includes 56 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Matagorda
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children68 (54.8%)56 (45.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (54.8%)56 (45.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Matagorda

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Matagorda
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Matagorda

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Matagorda
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children56 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Matagorda

Employment by Class of Employer in Matagorda

Among the 185 employed individuals in Matagorda, private company employees (106 | 57.3%), local government employees (58 | 31.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (21 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Matagorda
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10657.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2111.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees5831.4%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total185100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Matagorda

According to the labor force statistics for Matagorda, out of the total population over 16 years of age (383), 58.5% or 224 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.4% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 66.1% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Matagorda
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years59 (34.9%)39 (66.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (58.5%)39 (17.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Matagorda

According to labor force statistics for Matagorda, 64.4% of individuals (199) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (309) are in the labor force, with 19.6% or 39 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 62 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 39.0% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Matagorda
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree100 (58.1%)67 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (64.4%)61 (19.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Matagorda

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Matagorda are Business & Financial (29 | 15.7%), Management (14 | 7.6%), Community & Social Service (9 | 4.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (9 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Matagorda

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Matagorda
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Matagorda are Personal Care & Service (14 | 7.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 5.4%).
Services Occupations in Matagorda

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Matagorda
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Matagorda are Office & Administration (20 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (18 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Matagorda

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Matagorda
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Matagorda are Construction & Extraction (42 | 22.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 9.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Matagorda

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Matagorda
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Matagorda are , and Material Moving (11 | 5.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Matagorda

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Matagorda
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Matagorda

Employment Industries in Matagorda

The major employment industries in Matagorda include Retail Trade (49 | 26.5%), Public Administration (49 | 26.5%), Finance & Insurance (29 | 15.7%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (14 | 7.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (14 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Matagorda

Employment Industries by Sex in Matagorda

The Matagorda industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Matagorda
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade11 (22.5%)38 (77.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Public Administration49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (51.3%)90 (48.6%)

Education in Matagorda

School Enrollment in Matagorda

School Enrollment in Matagorda
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional9100.0%
Total9100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Matagorda

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Matagorda
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Matagorda

Physical & health sciences (17 | 65.4%), and education (9 | 34.6%) are the most common fields of study among 26 individuals in Matagorda who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Matagorda
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1765.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education934.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total26100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Matagorda

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Matagorda

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Matagorda are males with 2 vehicles (52, accounting for 54.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (27, making up 57.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Matagorda
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (11.6%)14 (15.6%)
2 Vehicles52 (54.7%)27 (30.0%)
3 Vehicles32 (33.7%)49 (54.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Matagorda

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Matagorda are less than 5 minutes (113 commuters, 61.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (38 commuters, 20.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (20 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Matagorda
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11361.1%
5 to 9 Minutes3820.5%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2010.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes147.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Matagorda

The most common commute times in Matagorda are less than 5 minutes (52 commuters, 54.7%) for males and less than 5 minutes (61 commuters, 67.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Matagorda
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52 (54.7%)61 (67.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (19.0%)20 (22.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (11.6%)9 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes14 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Matagorda

The most frequent times of departure to work in Matagorda are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (49, 51.6%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (38, 42.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Matagorda
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (20.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (22.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (33.7%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (42.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (15.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Matagorda

Occupancy by Ownership in Matagorda

Of the total 238 dwellings in Matagorda, owner-occupied units account for 196 (82.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 42 (17.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Matagorda
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19682.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4217.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Matagorda

Occupancy by Household Size in Matagorda
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8937.4%
2-Person Household14962.6%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household00.0%
Total Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Matagorda

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Matagorda
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household47 (52.8%)42 (47.2%)
2-Person Household149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units196 (82.4%)42 (17.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Matagorda

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Matagorda
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
College/Associate Degree113 (80.1%)28 (19.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Matagorda

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Matagorda
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years93.8%
35 to 44 Years104.2%
45 to 54 Years4719.8%
55 to 64 Years12150.8%
65 to 74 Years2610.9%
75 to 84 Years2510.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total238100.0%

Housing Finances in Matagorda

Median Income by Occupancy in Matagorda

Median Income by Occupancy in Matagorda
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied196 (82.4%)$28,095
Renter-Occupied42 (17.6%)$0
Average238 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Matagorda

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Matagorda
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00050 (25.5%)28 (66.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99926 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99917 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (5.1%)14 (33.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99929 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Matagorda

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Matagorda
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49949 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79926 (13.3%)42 (100.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99948 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more17 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Matagorda

Housing Structures in Matagorda

Housing Structures in Matagorda
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18577.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2811.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2510.5%
Total238100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Matagorda

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Matagorda
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)
Total196 (82.4%)42 (17.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Matagorda

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Matagorda
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms46 (23.5%)42 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms100 (51.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Matagorda

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Matagorda
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity186 (94.9%)42 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Matagorda

Household Vehicle Usage in Matagorda
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (13.3%)42 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles87 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles83 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Matagorda

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Matagorda

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14155
Median Property Value$135,400$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$445$17
Real Estate Taxes$1,223$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Matagorda

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Matagorda
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99943 (30.5%)38 (69.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99950 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)17 (30.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Matagorda

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Matagorda
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00076 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (26.2%)17 (30.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)9 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)29 (52.7%)
Total141 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Matagorda

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Matagorda
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x34 (24.1%)29 (52.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x31 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more76 (53.9%)9 (16.4%)
Total141 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Matagorda

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Matagorda
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49955 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49950 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Matagorda

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matagorda

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matagorda
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years111 (59.4%)76 (40.6%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (77.5%)86 (22.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Matagorda

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Matagorda
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Matagorda

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Matagorda
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00093 (55.0%)76 (45.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99992 (90.2%)10 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matagorda

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matagorda
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years72 (38.5%)55 (29.4%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (38.1%)167 (43.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Matagorda

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Matagorda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)49 (31.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Matagorda

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Matagorda: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Matagorda: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Matagorda: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Matagorda: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)28 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Matagorda: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Matagorda

Computing Device Access in Matagorda

Computing Device Access in Matagorda
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16669.8%
Smartphone17071.4%
Tablet12853.8%
No Computing Device5121.4%
Total238100.0%

Internet Access in Matagorda

Internet Access in Matagorda
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home11046.2%
Cellular Data Only4920.6%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet7933.2%
Total238100.0%

Matagorda Summary

Matagorda, Texas is a small town located in Matagorda County, Texas. It is situated on the Gulf Coast, approximately 90 miles southeast of Houston. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is the county seat of Matagorda County.

History

The area that is now Matagorda was originally inhabited by the Karankawa Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s. The town was founded in 1827 and was named after the Matagorda Bay. The town was originally a trading post and was used as a port for ships traveling between Galveston and New Orleans.
In 1836, the town was the site of the Battle of Matagorda, which was part of the Texas Revolution. The town was also the site of the first railroad in Texas, which was built in 1853.

Geography

Matagorda is located in Matagorda County, Texas. It is situated on the Gulf Coast, approximately 90 miles southeast of Houston. The town is located on the Matagorda Peninsula, which is bordered by the Matagorda Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The town is located at the intersection of State Highway 35 and State Highway 60.
The climate in Matagorda is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). The average annual precipitation is 45 inches (114 cm).

Economy

The economy of Matagorda is largely based on tourism and fishing. The town is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The town is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process and package seafood for export.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a plastics plant. The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Matagorda was 2,019. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 4.5% other.
The median household income in Matagorda was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $19,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Matagorda is served by the Matagorda Independent School District. The town is also home to several churches, including the First United Methodist Church, the First Baptist Church, and the Church of Christ.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Matagorda?
Total Population of Matagorda is 383.
What is the Total Male Population of Matagorda?
Total Male Population of Matagorda is 179.
What is the Total Female Population of Matagorda?
Total Female Population of Matagorda is 204.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Matagorda?
There are 87.75 Males per 100 Females in Matagorda.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Matagorda?
There are 113.97 Females per 100 Males in Matagorda.
What is the Median Population Age in Matagorda?
Median Population Age in Matagorda is 62.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Matagorda
Average Family Size in Matagorda is 2.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Matagorda
Average Household Size in Matagorda is 1.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Matagorda?
Per Capita income in Matagorda is $21,297.
What is the Median Family Income in Matagorda?
Median Family Income in Matagorda is $29,167.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Matagorda?
Inequality or Gini Index in Matagorda is 0.62.
How Large is the Labor Force in Matagorda?
There are 224 People in the Labor Forcein in Matagorda.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Matagorda?
58.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Matagorda.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Matagorda?
Unemployment Rate in Matagorda is 17.4%.