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Demographic Profile

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MATAGORDA COUNTY

The population in Matagorda County, Texas was 36,791 per American Community Survey data for 2016-2020. The region has a civilian labor force of 16,568 with a participation rate of 58.7%. Of individuals 25 to 64 in Matagorda County, Texas, 18.8% have a bachelor’s degree or higher which compares with 34.3% in the nation. The median household income in Matagorda County, Texas is $48,733 and the median house value is $128,100.


BAY CITY

The population in the City of Bay City, TX was 17,672 per American Community Survey data for 2016-2020.  The region has a civilian labor force of 7,719 with a participation rate of 60.3%. Of individuals 25 to 64 in the City of Bay City, TX, 19.9% have a bachelor’s degree or higher which compares with 34.3% in the nation. The median household income in the City of Bay City, TX is $45,089 and the median house value is $106,500.


PALACIOS

The population in the City of Palacios, TX was 4,589 per American Community Survey data for 2016-2020. The region has a civilian labor force of 2,214 with a participation rate of 62.0%. Of individuals 25 to 64 in the City of Palacios, TX, 19.0% have a bachelor’s degree or higher which compares with 34.3% in the nation. The median household income in the City of Palacios, TX is $49,167 and the median house value is $88,600.

Education Levels

MATAGORDA COUNTY

Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in Matagorda County, Texas is projected to grow 0.3% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 0.9% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 0.2% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 0.4% per year.

 

PALACIOS

Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the City of Palacios, TX is projected to grow 0.8% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 0.8% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 0.7% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 1.0% per year.

 

BAY CITY

Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the City of Bay City, TX is projected to grow 0.7% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 1.1% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 0.8% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 0.8% per year.

 

 

Looking to expand, relocate, start a new business or improve your bottom line? Give us a call. We are here to assist you through each step of the process.

Mike Ferdidand
979-245-8913
mferdinand@mcedc.net
www.mcedc.net

Jessica Russell
Bay City Community
Development Corp.
979-245-8081
jrussell@cityofbaycity.org
Diane Dawson
Coastal Plains Small Business
Development Center
281-342-1306 office
979-429-5494 cell
dedawson@uh.edu

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