Bay City
City in Matagorda County, Texas
Bay City is a city in Matagorda County, Texas, with 18,061 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Van Vleck, 5.5 miles NE.
- 18,061residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 1,949 / sq mipopulation density
- 77414ZIP code
About Bay City
Bay City is a city and the county seat of Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,614 at the 2010 census and 18,061 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bay City
- Median household income
- $53,840
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median rent
- $1,025/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Bay City had 18,061 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,061 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,949 per sq mi (752 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bay City at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Matagorda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,061 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.27 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.9835° N, 95.9599° W |
| ZIP code | 77414 |
| Official website | cityofbaycity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4805984 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bay City
- Van Vleck5.5 mi NE
- Markham6.5 mi W
- Wadsworth11.0 mi S
- Midfield15.6 mi W
- Sweeny16.4 mi E
- Blessing17.3 mi SW
- Boling18.7 mi N
- Matagorda19.8 mi S
- Iago19.9 mi N
- Wild Peach Village20.6 mi E
- West Columbia21.7 mi NE
- Sargent23.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bay City
What county is Bay City in?
Bay City is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the population of Bay City, TX?
18,061 people lived in Bay City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bay City, TX?
The ZIP code of Bay City is 77414.
What is the elevation of Bay City?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bay City?
Van Vleck (5.5 mi), Markham (6.5 mi), Wadsworth (11.0 mi), Midfield (15.6 mi), Sweeny (16.4 mi).
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