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Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County stretches along the Gulf Coast south of Bay City, its economy anchored by the South Texas Project nuclear generating station, one of the largest power plants in the country, alongside petrochemical and oilfield-service work tied to the Houston Ship Channel corridor. Rice farming and cattle ranching work the inland prairie, while Matagorda Bay supports commercial fishing and a steady coastal tourism trade. Median household income near $59,000 and home values around $172,900 track a county of roughly 36,300 residents.
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Matagorda County at a glance
- 36,300Population (2023)
- Bay CityCounty seat
- 1,093 sq miLand area
- 33 / sq miDensity
- $59,000Median household income
- $172,900Median home value
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- City Boundaries: 2
- School Boundaries: 6
- Soils: 59
- Voter Precincts: 18
- Wetlands: 8
- Zip Codes: 21
Cities and towns in Matagorda County
Bay City, Palacios.