Matagorda
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matagorda County, Texas, with 313 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wadsworth, 9.7 miles N.
- 313residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 170 / sq mipopulation density
- 77457ZIP code
About Matagorda
Matagorda ( ) is a census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It is located near the mouth of the Colorado River on the upper Texas Gulf Coast in the United States. In 2020, its population was 313. Matagorda is primarily a tourist town, with commercial and recreational fishing being the top industries. About 23 miles (37 km) of the beach are accessible by vehicle and 35 additional miles are accessible only by boat. Matagorda is at the end of State Highway 60 and the beginning of Farm to Market Road 2031, which runs over the Intracoastal Waterway and south to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Living in Matagorda
- Median household income
- $14,145
- Median home value
- $380,000
- Median age
- 62.7
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Matagorda had 313 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 313 |
|---|---|
| Density | 170 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matagorda at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Matagorda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 313 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.6965° N, 95.9666° W |
| ZIP code | 77457 |
| Official website | matagordatexas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matagorda
- Wadsworth9.7 mi N
- Palacios15.9 mi W
- Markham19.3 mi N
- Blessing19.5 mi NW
- Bay City19.8 mi N
- Sargent20.9 mi E
- Midfield22.5 mi NW
- Van Vleck23.5 mi N
- Sweeny29.1 mi NE
- La Ward31.9 mi W
- Port O'Connor32.5 mi SW
- Wild Peach Village33.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Matagorda
What county is Matagorda in?
Matagorda is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the population of Matagorda, TX?
313 people lived in Matagorda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matagorda, TX?
The ZIP code of Matagorda is 77457.
What is the elevation of Matagorda?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matagorda?
Wadsworth (9.7 mi), Palacios (15.9 mi), Markham (19.3 mi), Blessing (19.5 mi), Bay City (19.8 mi).
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